Chevy Malibu control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $28
- Average
- $104
- High
- $308
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu control arm?
Asking prices from 243 salvage yards in 34 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu control arm costs $28 to $308, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 2,833 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$3081,612 listings
Grade BStandard used$28–$306815 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$150406 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$308 | 1,612 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $28–$306 | 815 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$150 | 406 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $28–$308 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu control arm is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu control arm listings at 243 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 1,431 listings (35% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $100, 100% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,431 | 43 | $75 |
| Illinois | 545 | 10 | $75 |
| Arizona | 452 | 21 | $75 |
| Florida | 383 | 31 | $75 |
| Missouri | 244 | 7 | $50-33% |
| Texas | 174 | 26 | $50-33% |
| Indiana | 158 | 9 | $100+33% |
| Virginia | 99 | 6 | $50-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$525
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
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 – $2492023400 listingsFits 9 years$80$45 – $2492022400 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 – $2262017500 listingsFits 10 years$75$35 – $2262016600 listingsFits 16 years$75$35 – $3082015100 listingsFits 8 years$75$30 – $226
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LS, RH, lists at a $70 median, while RS, 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 2021 tops the table at $80. 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 61% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 58% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 25% 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
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±152%
Side Mirror
$132median
$35$435
02wide ±209%
Tail Light
$100median
$20$437
03wide ±254%
Wheels
$150median
$25$788
04wide ±214%
Axle Shaft
$90median
$30$415
05wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$90$1,522
06wide ±176%
Grille
$210median
$34$775
07wide ±181%
Strut
$75median
$30$302
08wide ±144%
Front Bumper
$325median
$57$995
09wide ±164%
Radiator
$137median
$40$488
10wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
11wide ±114%
Engine
$1,232median
$450$3,252
12wide ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu control arm prices
Control Armcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$180
Malibu$75
$105 diff9,543 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$100
Malibu$75
$25 diff9,420 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsChevyMalibu
Mustang$75
Malibu$75
$0 diff9,388 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsChevyMalibu
Charger$75
Malibu$75
$0 diff8,705 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$120
Malibu$75
$45 diff8,622 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsChevyMalibu
Camaro$125
Malibu$75
$50 diff8,314 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Chevywide ±96%
Chevy Camaro
$125median
$29$270
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$134median
$35$372
Chevywide ±67%
Chevy Cruze
$155median
$40$249
Chevywide ±95%
Chevy Equinox
$133median
$40$294
Chevywide ±111%
Chevy Impala
$50median
$30$141
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$145median
$40$307
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Suburban
$150median
$40$375
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Tahoe
$125median
$40$404
Chevywide ±82%
Chevy Traverse
$164median
$40$309
Chevywide ±260%
Chevy Trax
$75median
$30$420
Common questions
Chevy Malibu control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $75 across 2,833 priced listings from 243 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu control arm?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu control arm replacement typically runs $170–$525 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $75, 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.
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, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu control arm fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.