Chevy Malibu engine price snapshot
- Low
- $450
- Average
- $1,326
- High
- $3,252
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu engine?
Asking prices from 393 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu engine costs $450 to $3,252, with a median asking price of $1,232. Based on 895 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,359
Grade B (good)$1,200
Grade C (fair)$900
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$450–$3,252426 listings
Grade BStandard used$450–$2,429332 listings
Grade CVisible wear$650–$1,2004 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$3,000133 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $450–$3,252 | 426 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $450–$2,429 | 332 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $650–$1,200 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$3,000 | 133 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,359
Grade B$1,200
Grade C$900
Ungraded$1,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$3,252 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu engine is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu engine listings at 393 salvage yards across 40 states. Texas supplies the most, with 312 listings (23% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $933, while Texas yards ask $1,328, 42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 312 | 36 | $1,328+8% |
| California | 234 | 62 | $1,200-3% |
| Illinois | 161 | 27 | $1,178-4% |
| Arizona | 57 | 20 | $1,243+1% |
| Ohio | 57 | 20 | $933-24% |
| Florida | 55 | 11 | $1,135-8% |
| Virginia | 48 | 7 | $1,030-16% |
| Missouri | 46 | 11 | $976-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,232 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,232
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,180–$4,230
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu engine cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 3 years$1,563$775 – $2,440202450 listingsFits 3 years$1,928$1,258 – $2,570202350 listingsFits 3 years$1,400$700 – $3,0002022100 listingsFits 6 years$1,475$450 – $2,5662021100 listingsFits 6 years$1,475$900 – $2,7002020100 listingsFits 7 years$1,198$700 – $2,1782019150 listingsFits 7 years$1,100$508 – $2,0002018150 listingsFits 7 years$1,039$495 – $2,3002017200 listingsFits 7 years$1,358$450 – $3,0002016200 listingsFits 5 years$978$450 – $3,0002015100 listingsFits 3 years$1,558$550 – $3,252
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,359.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV), lists at a $1,072 median, while 2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG) commands $1,599, a 49% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $978, while 2024 tops the table at $1,928. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 50% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 56% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 38% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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 ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
12wide ±108%
Transmission
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsChevyMalibu
Elantra$2,483
Malibu$1,232
$1,251 diff5,329 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsChevyMalibu
Civic$792
Malibu$1,232
$440 diff4,621 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$6,396
Malibu$1,232
$5,164 diff3,552 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$5,038
Malibu$1,232
$3,806 diff3,361 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsChevyMalibu
Sonata$2,443
Malibu$1,232
$1,211 diff3,289 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChallengervsChevyMalibu
Challenger$3,000
Malibu$1,232
$1,768 diff3,070 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Fordwide ±245%
Ford Explorer
$1,711median
$299$8,674
Common questions
Chevy Malibu engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $1,232 across 895 priced listings from 393 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,359. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $978.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu engine?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu engine replacement typically runs $2,180–$4,230 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,232, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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 engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu engine fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.