Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Water Pump Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Chevrolet Silverado 1500 water pump replacements at independent shops across the US.
$465
typical total — half of all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 water pump replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $348 – $619
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$3481 in 4 paid less
$465typical
$6193 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Water pumpWater pump with gasket, coolant; often the belt or thermostat | $134 | $188 | $247 |
| Labor — 2.1 hrs typicalRange 1.8 – 2.6 hrs: drain, remove belt and accessories as needed, replace pump, refill, bleed, pressure-test | $158 | $207 | $286 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$69 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $348 | $465 | $619 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $348 and $619 is inside the band where half of all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 water pump replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (belt-driven pump in the open, coolant topped up); above it is not automatically gouging (timing-belt-driven pump (belt job at the same time), thermostat and hoses renewed) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Belt-driven or timing-driven — a pump behind the timing belt is a timing-belt job — the biggest price fork here.
- While it's drained — thermostat and hoses are often renewed.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Chevrolet Silverado 1500, model years 1999–2021
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.