Understanding the real 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost is the difference between making a smart repair decision and overpaying by a thousand dollars or more. Whether you run a Ram 2500/3500 pickup or a medium-duty work truck, the turbo on the 6.7L is a variable-geometry unit that fails in predictable ways, and your three repair paths (new, remanufactured, or rebuild) each carry very different price tags and tradeoffs.
At PT Turbo, we have been helping diesel owners, fleets, and owner-operators make this exact call since 1978. Here is the straight breakdown of what you will actually pay in 2024, and which option makes sense for your truck and your budget.
What Turbo Is on Your 6.7L Cummins?
The 6.7L Cummins has run two main Holset variable-geometry turbochargers depending on model year. Knowing which one you have is the first step to getting pricing right.
- HE351VE (2007.5–2012): The original VGT for the 6.7L, using a sliding-nozzle variable geometry design and an integrated exhaust brake.
- HE300VG (2013–present): A smaller, more responsive VGT built for tighter emissions tolerances and faster spool.
Both use a variable-geometry turbine that adjusts vane angle to control boost across the RPM range. That complexity is exactly why these units cost more to replace than an old fixed-geometry HX35. If you want a deeper dive on the differences, read our full HE351VE vs HE300VG comparison and our Ram 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins turbocharger guide.
Running an older truck? Our 5.9L Cummins turbocharger guide covers the HX35, HY35, and HE341VE.
Common 6.7L Cummins Turbo Failure Points
Most 6.7L turbo failures are not a catastrophic shaft-and-wheel event. They are the variable geometry mechanism sticking, or the actuator going bad. That matters for cost, because a stuck actuator does not require a whole new turbo.
Here are the failure points we see most often on the bench:
- Sticking VGT vanes: Soot and carbon buildup from EGR flow seizes the nozzle ring, causing overboost, underboost, or limp mode.
- Failed actuator: The electronic or pneumatic actuator that drives the vanes loses calibration or fails outright, throwing codes like P2563 or P003A.
- Worn bearings and excessive shaft play: Oil contamination or heat soak wipes out the journal bearings, leading to the classic whine and oil in the intake.
- Cracked turbine housing: Thermal cycling over high mileage eventually cracks the housing.
If your symptoms point to the actuator rather than the whole unit, you can often save serious money. A pneumatic actuator like the Mitsubishi TD03 Pneumatic Actuator (49S3118761) runs just $104.33, versus well over a grand for a complete turbo.
6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost: New vs Reman vs Rebuild
Here is the heart of the decision. The 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost varies widely based on which path you choose. Below is a realistic 2024 price breakdown for the turbo unit itself, before labor.
| Option | Typical Price (Part Only) | Warranty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| New OEM Holset | $1,800 – $2,900 | 12 months / unlimited (varies) | Trucks under warranty, long-haul reliability, owners who want zero compromise |
| Remanufactured | $850 – $1,500 | 12–24 months typical | Best value for most owners, often with core charge |
| Rebuild (your core) | $550 – $1,100 | 12 months typical | Owners keeping their original housing, cost-conscious repairs |
| Actuator-only repair | $84 – $466 | Part warranty | When the turbine is healthy and only the actuator failed |
Add labor on top. Shop labor for a 6.7L turbo R&R typically runs 4 to 7 hours, so expect $600 to $1,400 depending on your area and whether the cab needs to come off on certain chassis configurations.
New Turbochargers
A brand-new Holset VGT is the gold standard for reliability, and if your truck is still under factory powertrain coverage you may not have a choice. Garrett and BorgWarner also produce OEM-grade units for various applications. You can browse manufacturer specs directly at BorgWarner and Garrett Motion.
The downside is simple: price. New is the most expensive route, and for a truck past 150,000 miles the premium often is not worth it versus a quality reman.
Remanufactured Turbochargers
A properly remanufactured turbocharger is where most 6.7L owners land. A reman unit is fully disassembled, cleaned, inspected, fitted with new bearings, seals, and wheels as needed, then balanced and tested to spec.
Done right, a reman turbo performs identically to new at roughly half the price. The key phrase is “done right.” After 45-plus years in the turbo business, we rebuild and remanufacture to OEM tolerances, not budget rebuild-kit standards. PT Turbo stocks both new and remanufactured units so you can match the repair to your budget.
Rebuilding Your Existing Turbo
If your turbine and compressor housings are in good shape and the failure is bearings, seals, or the VGT cartridge, rebuilding your own core is the most economical path. Our turbocharger rebuild service restores your unit with new internals, cleans and frees the variable geometry mechanism, and balances the rotating assembly.
Rebuilding also keeps your original, matched housing on the engine, which some high-mileage owners prefer. Turnaround is typically fast, and you avoid any core charge since you are supplying your own core.
The Actuator: The Cheapest Fix Most People Overlook
Before you spend $1,500 on a complete turbo, confirm the actuator is actually healthy. On many 6.7L and related diesel platforms, a failed or out-of-calibration actuator mimics a failed turbo exactly, same codes, same limp mode, same lack of boost.
The actuator is the component that physically moves the vanes or wastegate. When it fails, the turbo is often perfectly fine. Replacing just the actuator can turn a $2,000 job into a sub-$300 repair.
We stock a full range of pneumatic actuators for diesel turbo applications:
- Mitsubishi Pneumatic Actuator (4918918935) for $83.99, our most affordable option for applicable builds.
- Mitsubishi TD03 Pneumatic Actuator (49S3118761) for $104.33.
- Garrett Pneumatic Actuator (757979-5102) for $240.94, a Garrett OEM-grade unit.
- Garrett Pneumatic Actuator (445963-0040) for $465.52 for heavier-duty applications.
Not sure which actuator fits your turbo? Send us your part number or turbo tag and our team will confirm the right match. Contact PT Turbo here and we will get you the correct part the first time.
How to Decide: New, Reman, or Rebuild?
Use this simple logic to pick the right path for your situation and keep your total 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost in check.
- Choose new if the truck is under warranty, you tow heavy daily, or you plan to keep it another 200,000 miles and want maximum peace of mind.
- Choose reman if you want new-level performance at a mid-range price and you do not have a usable core, or your original housing is cracked.
- Choose rebuild if your housings are solid and you want the lowest cost on a complete turbo restoration.
Check the actuator first on any of these paths. If your codes and symptoms point to the actuator and the turbine spins free with no shaft play, swapping that one part is the smartest money you will spend. There is no reason to pull a healthy turbo to fix a bad actuator.
Match the repair to how much truck you have left under you. A high-mileage work truck does not need a new Holset, and a low-mileage rig you plan to keep does not need a bargain rebuild kit. Figure out which failure you actually have, then pick the path that fits the miles ahead and the core in your hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 6.7L Cummins turbocharger replacement cost?
Costs typically range from around $1,500 for a rebuild to over $3,500 for a new unit with labor, depending on your repair path and shop rates. Remanufactured turbos usually fall in the middle at roughly $2,000 to $2,800 installed.
What is the difference between a new, reman, and rebuilt turbo?
A new turbo is a factory-fresh unit, a remanufactured turbo is restored to OEM specs with new wear parts, and a rebuild reuses your existing housing with replaced internals. New offers the longest warranty while rebuild is the most budget-friendly.
What are common signs of a failing 6.7L Cummins turbocharger?
Watch for loss of power, excessive black or blue smoke, whining or grinding noises, and check engine codes related to the variable-geometry actuator. Catching these early can prevent more expensive engine damage.
Cross-Reference & Superseded Part Numbers
The turbochargers covered in this article match or supersede the following OEM and manufacturer part numbers. If you are searching by part number, these are the units stocked by PT Turbo for this application:
11003095100 • 15103090003 • 3591890 • 3592773 • 3598273 • 3598483 • 4030045 • 4030227H • 4030269 • 4030273 • 4030715 • 4030720 • 4030736 • 4030747 • 4030757 • 4030763 • 4030767 • 4030780 • 4030782 • 4030784 • 4030786 • 4030793 • 4030831 • 4030835 • 4030845 • 4030847H • 4030858 • 4030861 • 4030870 • 4030877H • 4030892 • 4030894H • 4030914 • 4030915 • 4030916 • 4030918H • 4030923 • 4030926H • 4030930 • 4030935 • 4030945 • 4030963 • 4030967 • 4031254H • 4031315 • 4031327 • 4031381 • 4031435 • 4031461 • 4031488 • 4032006 • 4032029 • 4032046 • 4032219 • 4032238H • 4032259 • 4032262 • 4032265 • 4032277 • 4032284 • 4032292 • 4032294H • 4032304H • 4032305 • 4032306 • 4032664 • 4032706 • 4032721 • 4032739 • 4032769 • 4032869H • 4032975 • 4034013 • 4034055H • 4034144H • 4034145H • 4034150H • 4034256H • 4034294H • 4034320H • 4034322H • 4034356H • 4034384H • 4034387H • 4034464H • 4034499 • 4035465 • 4036553 • 4037504 • 4038545 • 4038889 • 4040391 • 4042573 • 4043168 • 4043564 • 4044633 • 4044721 • 4044722 • 4044830 • 4047073H • 408105-9343S • 408774-9002S • 409043-9081S • 409172-9009S • 409172-9038S • 431922-9001S • 441398-9052S • 441398-9066S • 442032-9002S • 442032-9010S • 442032-9014S • 442032-9020S • 442032-9022S • 442032-9025S • 445074-9010S • 447255 • 447256 • 447359-9003S • 450783 • 451190-9001S • 456924 • 457301 • 459972 • 470291 • 471078 • 478054 • 478057 • 478136 • 478140 • 478141 • 478142 • 478145 • 478146 • 478148 • 478150 • 478152 • 478155 • 478156 • 478158 • 478161 • 478164 • 478167 • 478170 • 478171 • 478200 • 478201 • 478202 • 478204 • 478205 • 478207 • 478209 • 478210 • 478214 • 478215 • 478216 • 478218 • 478220 • 478221 • 478223 • 478224 • 478227 • 478229 • 478233 • 478236 • 478242 • 478243 • 478244 • 478251 • 478257 • 478260 • 478397 • 478414 • 478585 • 478586 • 478587 • 478709 • 478712 • 478713 • 478714 • 478716 • 478718 • 478720 • 478721 • 478722 • 479519 • 479526 • 481150 • 482348 • 485606 • 485619 • 493460 • 493739 • 494985 • 497437 • 497806 • 498844 • 5503312H • 5900-310-7418 • 6454763H • PTT-TBO-M26
Can’t find your number above? Contact PT Turbo — our team has been matching part numbers since 1978.
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