# GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the GMC K1500 (3rd Gen).

### Overview
- **Make:** GMC
- **Model:** K1500
- **Generation:** 3rd Gen
- **Production Years:** 1973–1987
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/gmc/k1500/3rd-gen
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T19:40:27.203Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 1 verified car available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 22 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $22,875

## Active Live Auctions
- **1980 GMC K1500 High Sierra** | Current Bid: $3,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Davy, West Virginia 24828 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1980-gmc-k1500-high-sierra-02c9dca0)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1980 GMC K1500 High Sierra** (1980) | Asking: $3,000 | 8,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Davy, West Virginia 24828 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1980-gmc-k1500-high-sierra-02c9dca0)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 23 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 69,000 mi | $22,250 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 61,145 mi | $12,650 | Mecum |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 165,000 mi | $18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 67,000 mi | $23,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 95,000 mi | $22,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 22 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 10 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $18,625 – $29,525
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -5.2% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | — |
| 2026 | 21 | $22,250 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a GMC K1500 (3rd Gen)?

Based on 22 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the GMC K1500 (3rd Gen), across all variants, is $22,875.

### How many GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 17, 2026, there are 1 verified GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) example listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 22 sales of the GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1977 $21,375 (4 sales); 1984 $29,350 (4 sales); 1986 $23,100 (4 sales).

### Do manual GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, the median manual sale was $26,250 (6 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $22,125 (16 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) cars sell?

Of the 22 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 10 on Bring a Trailer, 7 on Barrett-Jackson, 4 on Mecum and 1 on Hagerty Marketplace.

### Where does GarageScout's GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) market data come from?

GarageScout's GMC K1500 (3rd Gen) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Barrett-Jackson, Mecum and Hagerty Marketplace. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [1st Gen](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/gmc/k1500/1st-gen), [2nd Gen](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/gmc/k1500/2nd-gen), [C/K](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/gmc/k1500/c-k)
- **Model:** [All GMC K1500 markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/gmc/k1500)
- **Make:** [All GMC markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/gmc)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*