2016 Sierra 5.3 engine
The 5.3L V8 drives most Sierra 1500 engine requests. Ask what the quoted unit includes, from intake and sensors to wiring and accessories, and compare that list with what your installer plans to reuse.
Request a 5.3L quote →2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 / USED ENGINES
2016 GMC Sierra engine.
Back to work, without a new truck.
Need a used 2016 GMC Sierra engine for your 1500? Start with the engine it was built with: the 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8 or 6.2L V8. We source replacement engines from our inventory and suppliers, then confirm fitment, price and delivery for the exact unit we quote.
Sierra 1500 · Used replacement engines · Fitment checked by VIN
01 Your truck: 2016 Sierra 150002 Identify the factory engine03 Confirm the unit and delivery
2016 / GMC / SIERRA 1500 / ENGINE
Which engine is in your Sierra?
Pick the engine your truck was built with. It fills in the request form. We confirm compatibility and availability before quoting.
Not sure which engine you have? Leave it blank and call with your VIN. Call +1 (302) 590-5089.
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Engine options for the 2016 Sierra 1500
The Sierra 1500 shares its EcoTec3 gas engines with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 of the same generation. Use this table to identify yours. It is a reference, not a stock list or an interchange chart.
| Engine | Factory rating | Before you request a replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 | V6 · 285 hp · 305 lb-ft (factory rating) | Confirm the engine code in your VIN and on the glovebox parts label. A V6 truck needs a V6 replacement. |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | V8 · 355 hp · 383 lb-ft (factory rating) | The most requested Sierra 1500 engine. Match the VIN engine code and production details. |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | V8 · 420 hp · 460 lb-ft (factory rating) | Confirm your truck was built with the 6.2L before requesting this engine. |
Ratings are the published EcoTec3 figures for this truck generation. Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks used different engines and are not covered here. Sources: Automotive World: EcoTec3 engines for Silverado and Sierra; Work Truck Online: 2015 Silverado EcoTec3 engines.
Sierra or Silverado engine?
Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 trucks of this generation share EcoTec3 engines. A Silverado-sourced engine may fit, but only if the engine code and production details match your truck.
Ask about a match →FITMENT BEFORE COMMITMENT
Same platform.
Check the engine code.
A used 2016 GMC Sierra engine has to match the engine your 1500 was built with: the 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8 or 6.2L V8. Confirm the VIN, engine code and what is included before you order.
Before you buy a used 2016 GMC Sierra engine, check your VIN and the Service Parts Identification label in the glovebox. Both list the factory engine. Share them with us and your installer. A past sale or a photo of a similar engine does not prove a matching unit is in stock today.
Your 2016 Sierra engine checklist
- Identify the factory engineHave your VIN, engine code and glovebox parts label ready. Your installer should confirm the replacement.
- Ask about the actual unitRequest documented mileage where available, condition notes, inspection details and photos.
- Know what is includedConfirm long block or complete assembly, and which sensors, wiring and accessories come with it.
- Get the delivered total in writingConfirm shipping, any core charge, the written warranty, installation requirements and return terms.
A CLEARER QUOTE STARTS HERE
Know the full cost before you order
Engine price depends on the engine option, condition, documented mileage and what comes with it. Ask for the delivered total, and keep labor and shop charges as separate lines.
Give us your ZIP code and the delivery address type. We confirm freight access and timing before you book the install.
Review the applicable return terms and the written warranty before purchase.
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Sierra 1500
engine questions
What engine does a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
The 2016 Sierra 1500 was offered with a 4.3L EcoTec3 V6, a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 or a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Your VIN and the glovebox Service Parts Identification label show which one your truck has.
Will a Silverado engine fit my Sierra?
The trucks share EcoTec3 engines, so it can, but only when the engine code and production details match. Have your installer confirm wiring, sensors and accessories before you buy.
How much does a used 2016 Sierra 1500 engine cost?
It depends on the engine option, condition, documented mileage, what is included and current availability. Call with your VIN for a quote, then compare the delivered total, any core charge and installation cost.
Do you have engines for the Sierra 2500HD or 3500HD?
This page covers the Sierra 1500. Heavy-duty trucks used different engines. Call with your VIN and we will check what we can source.
Can you ship the engine, and what warranty applies?
We serve US customers from owned inventory and supplier sourcing. Give us your ZIP code to confirm shipping eligibility, freight access and timing. Warranty options up to three years are offered. Confirm the written coverage, exclusions, installation requirements and return terms.