Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Repair Cost Guide

Full-Size Truck

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, compiled from 7 industry sources (6 high-confidence). Covers 12 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$120-$4,500
Body Labor
$100/hr
Paint Labor
$105/hr
Annual Maint.
$714/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$220-$1,100

Single panel scratch, small dent, bed side dings

Moderate

$1,400-$4,500

Bumper replacement, bed side panel, tailgate repair, multi-area damage

Major

$5,500-$18,000

Full bed replacement, multi-panel collision, frame damage, ADAS recalibration

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
3-8 hrs
Front bumper repair (steel bumper often dented rather than cracked)
$600-$1,500
Parts: $0-$200 Labor: $380-$950 Paint: $250-$500
Front Bumper Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front bumper assembly replacement (chrome, painted, or black trim varies)
$1,000-$2,500
Parts: $480-$1200 Labor: $180-$480 Paint: $300-$600 ADAS calibration required
Rear Bumper Replacement
2-4 hrs
Rear bumper assembly with corner steps
$900-$2,100
Parts: $420-$950 Labor: $170-$420 Paint: $260-$540
Bed Side Replacement
8-16 hrs
Pickup bed side panel replacement (unique truck repair; bed typically welded/bolted as assembly)
$2,200-$4,500
Parts: $700-$1400 Labor: $800-$1800 Paint: $500-$900
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch repair on single panel
$220-$650
Parts: $0-$40 Labor: $150-$500 Paint: $80-$200
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
PDR for dents in bed sides, doors, hood
$120-$650
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $120-$650
Fender Replacement
2.5-4 hrs
Front fender replacement with paint (steel panel)
$900-$1,900
Parts: $320-$520 Labor: $280-$620 Paint: $280-$620
Door Replacement
3-6 hrs
Crew cab or double cab door replacement (4 doors total)
$1,400-$3,000
Parts: $550-$1100 Labor: $380-$850 Paint: $380-$700
Tailgate Repair Or Replace
1.5-4 hrs
Tailgate repair or MultiFlex tailgate assembly replacement (unique Silverado feature)
$750-$3,000
Parts: $450-$2200 Labor: $150-$500 Paint: $250-$550
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement with forward collision camera calibration
$380-$1,100
Parts: $300-$780 Labor: $130-$280 ADAS calibration required
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
LED headlight assembly (varies by trim; High Country has adaptive LEDs)
$220-$1,050
Parts: $340-$850 Labor: $80-$200
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1.5 hrs
Tow mirror or power mirror assembly
$320-$1,100
Parts: $250-$850 Labor: $80-$200 Paint: $40-$120

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$100/hr
Paint
$105/hr
Mechanical
$125/hr
Frame
$130/hr

Truck frame alignment and bed work add specialty labor; frame rack rental common

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Assembly
$480-$1,200
$180-$550
-57%
OEM: $480-$1200 | AM: $180-$550 (-57%)
Rear Bumper Assembly
$420-$950
$170-$450
-55%
OEM: $420-$950 | AM: $170-$450 (-55%)
Bed Side Panel
$700-$1,400
$500-$900
-33%
OEM: $700-$1400 | AM: $500-$900 (-33%)
Front Fender
$320-$520
$140-$280
-50%
OEM: $320-$520 | AM: $140-$280 (-50%)
Hood
$560-$950
$350-$600
-37%
OEM: $560-$950 | AM: $350-$600 (-37%)
Tailgate Standard
$450-$850
$350-$650
-23%
OEM: $450-$850 | AM: $350-$650 (-23%)
Headlight Assembly
$340-$850
$140-$400
-55%
OEM: $340-$850 | AM: $140-$400 (-55%)
Side Mirror Assembly Tow
$450-$850
$200-$350
-58%
OEM: $450-$850 | AM: $200-$350 (-58%)
Windshield
$300-$780
$200-$500
-35%
OEM: $300-$780 | AM: $200-$500 (-35%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $250-$550
Required
Windshield Replacement Calibration: $300-$550
Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper damage from minor collisions, animal strikes, off-road use

Typical cost $600-$1,800

Bed Side Dents

Very Common

Bed side dents from cargo loading and trailer tongue scrapes

Typical cost $200-$4,500

PDR at $200-$650 for small dents; full bed side replacement $2,200-$4,500

Tailgate Damage

Common

Tailgate dents, scrapes, or MultiFlex mechanism failure

Typical cost $400-$3,000

Standard tailgate repair $400-$1,200; MultiFlex failure $1,800-$3,000

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper damage from trailer tongue and backing incidents

Typical cost $900-$2,100

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings from parking lots

Typical cost $150-$1,100

Fender Damage

Common

Fender damage from sideswipes and off-road brush strikes

Typical cost $900-$1,900

Windshield Cracks

Common

Windshield cracks from road debris (common on tow/work use)

Typical cost $380-$1,100

All 2019+ trims have ADAS camera requiring calibration

Tow Mirror Damage

Common

Tow mirror damage from narrow parking/garages

Typical cost $320-$1,100

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$714/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

7 sources (6 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMPartsDirect - Silverado CarParts.com - Silverado Silverado Sierra Forum Safelite - Silverado 1500 autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025 HLDI - Silverado 1500

Labor Rates by State

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Cost by Damage Type

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