Replacing an HVAC blower motor is not a one-size-fits-all decision: some jobs call for the motor alone, while others point toward a motor-and-resistor kit. Vehicle range, part number, included wheel, and resistor configuration separate these four choices more clearly than price alone. The selection spans a standalone CARQUEST motor, kits aimed at Silverado/Sierra 1500 or Colorado/Canyon applications, and an OEM GM motor for later Silverado and Sierra trucks.
Quick take
Pick the Carquest HVAC Blower Motor when Carquest part number 35391 is the replacement you need and the job is focused on the motor itself. The HVAC Blower Motor & Resistor Kit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 is the clearly specified kit choice for the named 1500-series trucks, including a cage wheel. For a front blower motor and resistor kit tied to 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon applications, the Front HVAC Blower Motor w/ Resistor Kit for 04-12 Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon is the direct match. The OEM GM HVAC Blower Motor For 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra 84861776 is the part-number-led OEM GM option for the later truck range in its title.
Listed-price comparison
| Blower motor option | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| Carquest HVAC Blower Motor | USD 19.99 | |
| HVAC Blower Motor & Resistor Kit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 | USD 50.59 | |
| Front HVAC Blower Motor w/ Resistor Kit for 04-12 Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon | USD 44.50 | |
| OEM GM HVAC Blower Motor For 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra 84861776 | USD 127.46 |
The two complete motor-and-resistor kits sit close together in listed price, while the OEM GM motor occupies the upper end of the range. The Carquest motor is the lowest-listed standalone option.
Decision matrix
- Replacing a motor without a resistor kit: Choose the Carquest HVAC Blower Motor when manufacturer part number 35391 is the relevant motor reference.
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 with a kit approach: Choose the HVAC Blower Motor & Resistor Kit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500. It includes a cage wheel and lists a four-bolt blower motor resistor configuration.
- Later-model Silverado or Sierra using GM references: Choose the OEM GM HVAC Blower Motor with part numbers 84861776 and 85001523, within the 2019-2025 truck range named in the title.
- 2004-2012 Colorado or Canyon front application: Choose the More Car Auto Parts kit, which names front placement and includes a two-bolt resistor with four terminals.
Product notes
Carquest HVAC Blower Motor
This is the focused choice for a shopper seeking the motor alone rather than a combined motor-and-resistor package. CARQUEST part number 35391 gives the selection a specific reference point, and its USD 19.99 listed price places it at the bottom of this comparison. Choose it when that part number aligns with the replacement being pursued and a standalone blower motor is the goal. Its limitation is the stated New other (see details) condition. Shelf wear or imperfections may be present, and the included pieces are limited to those shown. It is best suited to a targeted motor replacement rather than someone intentionally seeking a kit with a resistor or cage wheel.
HVAC Blower Motor & Resistor Kit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500
The strongest reason to select this new kit is its all-in-one framing for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 named in the title. It combines a blower motor and resistor, lists a cage wheel as included, and specifies a four-bolt blower motor resistor. The interchange references 700191, RU-571, and RU571 add useful identifiers for a part-number-oriented comparison. Its limitation is its deliberately narrow vehicle focus: this is presented for Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 applications, not as the Colorado/Canyon kit or the later-model OEM GM motor. Choose it when the named 1500-series application and included wheel match the parts needed.
OEM GM HVAC Blower Motor For 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra 84861776
Choose this GM-branded motor when the key requirement is OEM GM numbering, especially 84861776 or 85001523, for the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra range named in the title. It is a blower motor rather than a motor-and-resistor kit, and it carries a one-year manufacturer warranty. The listed USD 127.46 price is the highest in this group, making it a more specialized choice than the lower-priced standalone motor or the two kits. Its other boundary is application scope: it is aimed at the later Silverado and Sierra family identified in its title, rather than the 2004-2012 Colorado/Canyon range.
Front HVAC Blower Motor w/ Resistor Kit for 04-12 Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon
This new More Car Auto Parts option is the direct kit choice for front HVAC use in the 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon range stated in the title. It combines the blower motor with a resistor, lists two bolt holes for that resistor, and specifies four resistor terminals. The interchange list includes 700187, 15-80588, 75744, 89019178, and 973-434, giving shoppers several matching references. Its limitation is also its clearest strength: it is tailored to the Colorado/Canyon years named, rather than the Silverado/Sierra 1500 kit or the newer OEM GM truck motor. Select it when that exact truck family and front-placement description fit the job.
Final recommendation by use case
For the lowest-listed motor-only route, choose the Carquest HVAC Blower Motor. For a Silverado 1500 or Sierra 1500 motor-and-resistor package with a cage wheel, choose the HVAC Blower Motor & Resistor Kit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500. For the 2004-2012 Colorado/Canyon front application, select the Front HVAC Blower Motor w/ Resistor Kit for 04-12 Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon. When OEM GM part numbers 84861776 or 85001523 and the later Silverado/Sierra range are the deciding factors, the OEM GM HVAC Blower Motor For 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra 84861776 is the purpose-built pick.
