Used 2020 Chevy Malibu engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2020 Chevy Malibu Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2020 Chevy Malibu, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 5, 2026

Part overview

About the 2020 Chevy Malibu engine

A used 2020 Chevy Malibu engine costs between $700 and $2,178, with a median of $1,198 from 64 salvage yard listings.

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

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Price summary

A used 2020 Chevy Malibu engine costs $700 to $2,178, with a median asking price of $1,198. Based on 64 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2022 (7 model years), updated Aug 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,232
Grade B (good)$1,186
Grade C (fair)$900

2020 Chevy Malibu engine price snapshot

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Low
$700
Average
$1,205
High
$2,178
100 listings observed · 64 priced listings used · last updated Aug 5, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$978–$2,17825 listings
Grade BStandard used$788–$1,59836 listings
Grade CVisible wear$900–$9001 listings
Grade XUngraded$700–$1,0002 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $700–$2,178 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2020 Chevy Malibu engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,198
2020 Chevy Malibu median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,150–$4,200
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

1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)41 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$1,232$874 – $1,600
2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG)23 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$1,108$700 – $2,178

Year-specific context

How does the 2020 Chevy Malibu compare?

The 2020 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 64 with posted prices. Its $1,198 median is 4% below the Chevy Malibu guide's $1,250 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2020 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 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

2020 Chevy Malibu engine FAQ

How much is a used 2020 Chevy Malibu engine?

Based on 64 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Chevy Malibu engine lists between $700 and $2,178, with a median asking price of $1,198.

How much does it cost to replace a 2020 Chevy Malibu engine?

Using a used part, a 2020 Chevy Malibu engine replacement typically runs $2,150–$4,200 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,198, 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 2020 Chevy Malibu engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2020 Chevy Malibu engine also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 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 2020 Chevy Malibu motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2020 Chevy Malibu engine — median $1,198, from 64 listings.

2020 Chevy Malibu Engine Cost — Used From $700 to $2,178