Used 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Chevy Malibu Axle Shaft prices

Year-specific used axle shaft pricing for the 2018 Chevy Malibu, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 15, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft

A used 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft costs between $35 and $254, with a median of $100 from 263 salvage yard listings.

What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →

Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary

A used 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft costs $35 to $254, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 263 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2022 (7 model years), updated Aug 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$50

2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$115
High
$254
350 listings observed · 263 priced listings used · last updated Aug 15, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$254171 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$25481 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$1009 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$254 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$100
2018 Chevy Malibu median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$475
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(front axle), 2.0L, outer assembly, LH49 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$137$40 – $254
(front axle), 2.0L, outer assembly, RH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$97$35 – $240
(front axle), 1.8L, (outer assembly), LH42 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$81$45 – $220
(front axle), 2.0L, jackshaft, (RH)42 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$75$35 – $221
(front axle), 1.8L, (outer assembly), RH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$86$45 – $249
(front axle), 1.5L, (outer assembly), LH22 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$131$75 – $222
(front axle), 1.5L, (outer assembly), RH19 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$137$50 – $175

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Chevy Malibu compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 350 observed listings, including 263 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 11% above the Chevy Malibu guide's $90 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft?

Based on 263 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft lists between $35 and $254, with a median asking price of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft?

Using a used part, a 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this year lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Chevy Malibu cv axle?

A cv axle is another name for a axle shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Chevy Malibu axle shaft — median $100, from 263 listings.

2018 Chevy Malibu Axle Shaft Cost — Used From $35 to $254