6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost: New vs Reman vs Rebuild

PT Turbo rebuild prices: most turbos cost $450 to $975 to rebuild at our shop. See the turbo rebuild price list for yours.

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.

Comparing engines? See turbocharger replacement cost by engine for the price table across diesel platforms.

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, 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 slides a nozzle ring 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 HE351CW.

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 nozzle ring: Soot and carbon buildup from EGR flow seizes the nozzle ring, causing overboost, underboost, or limp mode.
• Failed actuator: The electronic actuator that drives the nozzle 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. An HE300VG electronic actuator is listed on its own at $1,267 to $1,412 (3 listings), below the price of most complete turbos.

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 price breakdown for the turbo unit itself, before labor.

Option	Price, our listings (part only)	Warranty	Best For
New OEM Holset	$1,713 to $9,680 (47 listings)	12 months / unlimited (varies)	Trucks under warranty, long-haul reliability, owners who want zero compromise
Remanufactured	$2,415 to $5,931 (22 listings)	12–24 months typical	Best value for most owners, often with core charge
Rebuild (your core)	$875 for the HE351VE, $875 for the HE300VG ($975 for 2019 and newer). Turbo rebuild price list	12 months typical	Owners keeping their original housing, cost-conscious repairs
Electronic actuator only (HE300VG)	$1,267 to $1,412 (3 listings)	Part warranty	When the turbo itself 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 the truck’s condition.

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 pay for 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 sliding nozzle ring or the wastegate. When it fails, the turbo is often perfectly fine. When that is the case, replacing only the actuator costs far less than most complete turbochargers.

The 6.7L Cummins VGT uses an electronic actuator, not a pneumatic one. We list electronic actuators for the HE300VG at $1,267 to $1,412 (3 listings):

• Holset Cummins Electronic Actuator HE300VG (5501181H), new.
• Reman Holset Cummins Electronic Actuator HE300VG (6382091HX), remanufactured.
• Reman Holset Cummins Electronic Actuator HE300VG (5579127HX), remanufactured.

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 shaft play within the maker’s limits, 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.

Price ranges in this article are general estimates to help with budgeting, not PT Turbo quotes. Our current prices are on each product listing, and our rebuild prices are on the turbo rebuild price list.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 6.7L Cummins turbocharger replacement cost?

It depends on the repair path and your shop rate. Rebuilding your own turbo costs the least, a remanufactured unit sits in the middle and a new unit costs the most, and labor to remove and refit the turbo comes on top. The tables in this guide show PT Turbo’s current listed prices and rebuild prices.

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.