1981 GMC C/K 3rd Gen
1981 GMC C/K 3rd Gen against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $19k | $18k–$24k | 14 | 77 |
| 1979 | $21k | $15k–$25k | 13 | 61 |
| 1980 | $23k | $20k–$25k | 6 | 39 |
| 1981 | $26k | $12k–$29k | 9 | 47 |
| 1982 | $32k | $21k–$45k | 8 | 66 |
| 1983 | $24k | $14k–$36k | 11 | 61 |
| 1984 | $22k | $17k–$30k | 18 | 79 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1981 GMC C/K 3rd Gen auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1981 GMC C10 Pickup Jul 24, 2026, Mecum | $16,500 | 20,266 | Mecum |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1981 GMC C1500 Pickup Mar 19, 2026, Mecum | $26,400 | – | Mecum |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1981 GMC Sierra 1500 Mar 18, 2026, eBay | $4,000 | 155,000 | eBay |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 1981 GMC K1500 Sierra Classic Feb 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $32,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 1981 GMC K1500 Pickup Jun 7, 2025, Mecum | $27,500 | 9,318 | Mecum |
| May 10, 2025 | 1981 GMC K10 Pickup May 10, 2025, Mecum | $12,100 | 10,286 | Mecum |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 1981 GMC 1500 Camper Special Pickup Mar 20, 2025, Mecum | $5,500 | 86,729 | Mecum |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1981 GMC 1500 Pickup Jan 10, 2025, Mecum | $28,600 | 33,948 | Mecum |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 1981 GMC C1500 Custom Pickup Apr 19, 2024, Barrett-Jackson | $52,800 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 1981 GMC Custom Pickup Sep 20, 2023, Mecum | $19,800 | – | Mecum |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 1981 GMC C/K Sierra Grande K3500 Feb 2, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $17,750 | 84,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 1981 GMC 1500 Pickup Sep 7, 2019, Mecum | $11,000 | – | Mecum |
| May 19, 2019 | 1981 GMC Pickup May 19, 2019, Mecum | $14,300 | – | Mecum |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 1981 GMC Pickup Custom Jan 18, 2017, Barrett-Jackson | $16,500 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 1981 GMC Sierra Classic Pickup Jan 27, 2016, Barrett-Jackson | $7,700 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
Listings
80 1981 GMC C/K 3rd Gen vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 47 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1981 GMC C/K 3rd Gen listings are for sale right now?
There are 47 1981 GMC C/K 3rd Gen listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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