2016 Chevy Malibu engine price snapshot
- Low
- $450
- Average
- $1,179
- High
- $3,000
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Chevy Malibu Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Chevy Malibu, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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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 2016 Chevy Malibu engine
A used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine costs between $450 and $3,000, with a median of $978 from 83 salvage yard listings.
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine costs $450 to $3,000, with a median asking price of $978. Based on 83 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,150
Grade B (good)$891
Grade C (fair)$900
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$450–$2,17827 listings
Grade BStandard used$508–$1,76526 listings
Grade CVisible wear$900–$9001 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$3,00029 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $450–$2,178 | 27 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $508–$1,765 | 26 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $900–$900 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$3,000 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,150
Grade B$891
Grade C$900
Ungraded$1,100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$3,000 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $978
- 2016 Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,930–$3,980
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN)30 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$795$450 – $1,719
VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG)24 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$978$700 – $2,178
VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)19 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$1,765$800 – $3,000
VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), (2.5L, VIN A, 8th digit, opt LCV)10 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$1,146$529 – $1,650
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Chevy Malibu compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 83 with posted prices. Its $978 median is 22% below the Chevy Malibu guide's $1,250 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 5 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.
Compare model years
What does a Chevy Malibu engine cost in other years?
202550 listings$1,563$775 – $2,440202450 listings$1,928$1,258 – $2,570202350 listings$1,400$700 – $3,0002022100 listings$1,475$450 – $2,5662021100 listings$1,475$900 – $2,7002020100 listingsCompatible$1,198$700 – $2,1782019150 listingsCompatible$1,100$508 – $2,0002018150 listingsCompatible$983$450 – $2,0032017200 listingsCompatible$1,358$450 – $3,0002015100 listings$1,558$550 – $3,252
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Common questions
2016 Chevy Malibu engine FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine?
Based on 83 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine lists between $450 and $3,000, with a median asking price of $978.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Chevy Malibu engine?
Using a used part, a 2016 Chevy Malibu engine replacement typically runs $1,930–$3,980 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $978, 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.
Will a 2016 Chevy Malibu engine fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine also appear under model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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 2016 Chevy Malibu motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine — median $978, from 83 listings.