Chevy Malibu control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $28
- Average
- $108
- High
- $322
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu control arm ?
How much does a used Chevy Malibu control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu control arm costs $28 to $322, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 2,561 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Aug 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$121
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$2981,332 listings
Grade BStandard used$28–$322902 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85–$856 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$150321 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$298 | 1,332 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $28–$322 | 902 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $85–$85 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$150 | 321 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$121
Grade C$85
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $28–$322 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu control arm cost by year?
2025400 listingsFits 10 years$75$28 – $2262024400 listingsFits 10 years$75$45 – $24920231,197 listingsFits 6 years$113$38 – $3222022400 listingsFits 10 years$65$35 – $2982021500 listingsFits 10 years$80$45 – $2492020326 listingsFits 9 years$75$35 – $2262019500 listingsFits 9 years$50$35 – $1902018305 listingsFits 9 years$75$35 – $226
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu control arm cost?
Expect to pay $28–$322 for a used Chevy Malibu control arm; the median listing asks $80. That figure comes from 2,561 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LS, RH, lists at a $70 median, while 2LT, RH commands $75, a 7% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2023 tops the table at $113. Parts from 2016–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 56% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), level with the Ford Mustang ($80), and 20% below the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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$325median
$10$1,395
04wide ±150%
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$240median
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$385median
$100$662
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$231median
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Headlight Assembly
$595median
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Tail Light
$115median
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Alternator
$100median
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$75median
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$125median
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$130median
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$200median
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$90median
$30$415
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$75median
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$232median
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$291median
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$139median
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Turbocharger
$214median
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$155median
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$161median
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$90median
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$50median
$25$272
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$80median
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$157median
$39$410
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$99median
$20$306
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$73median
$25$316
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Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$249
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Tailgate
$399median
$75$28,825
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Intake Manifold
$86median
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Blower Motor
$76median
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$186median
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Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$34,608
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Steering Column
$136median
$30$435
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Fuel Tank
$110median
$40$445
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Window Regulator
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Instrument Cluster
$85median
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Torque Converter
$167median
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Steering Wheel
$140median
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$100median
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$81median
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$75median
$25$343
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$201median
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$70median
$25$343
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$136median
$24$568
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$96median
$30$345
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$110median
$25$478
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$450median
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$421median
$200$850
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$477median
$50$900
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$175median
$35$999
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu control arm prices
Control Armcompare
FordMustangvsChevyMalibu
Mustang$80
Malibu$80
$0 diff7,823 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$100
Malibu$80
$20 diff7,409 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsChevyMalibu
Charger$75
Malibu$80
$5 diff7,150 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$125
Malibu$80
$45 diff5,940 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChallengervsChevyMalibu
Challenger$75
Malibu$80
$5 diff5,509 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyMalibuvsHondaCivic
Malibu$80
Civic$105
$25 diff4,787 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±164%
Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
Acura RDX
$163median
$75$355
BMWwide ±288%
BMW X3
$100median
$35$611
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$184median
$40$532
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$134median
$35$372
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$40$561
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$145median
$40$307
Chevywide ±103%
Chevy Suburban
$150median
$65$375
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Tahoe
$126median
$40$404
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Traverse
$165median
$45$401
Chevywide ±257%
Chevy Trax
$75median
$35$420
Chryslerwide ±183%
Chrysler Pacifica
$116median
$35$460
Common questions
Chevy Malibu control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Chevy Malibu?
Based on 2,561 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Malibu control arm lists between $28 and $322, with a median asking price of $80.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu control arm?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu control arm replacement typically runs $175–$530 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $80, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Chevy Malibu control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Chevy Malibu model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Malibu control arm listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Chevy Malibu lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The Chevy Malibu control arm prices on this page apply — median $80, from 2,561 salvage yard listings.