Used Chevy Malibu engine – 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)

Trim-specific price guide

Chevy Malibu Engine — 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) prices

Pricing for the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant of the Chevy Malibu engine, aggregated from 213 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

2018 Chevy Malibu · 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)

$1,135

median asking price

46 priced listings · $450–$2,003

Price summary

A used Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)) costs $450 to $2,566, with a median asking price of $1,135. Based on 213 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,289
Grade B (good)$1,135

Chevy Malibu engine — 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) price snapshot

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Low
$450
Average
$1,225
High
$2,566
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$850–$2,56676 listings
Grade BStandard used$450–$1,77797 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$700–$1,80040 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$2,566 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant of the Chevy Malibu engine, based on 213 priced listings across 5 model years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Its $1,135 median is 12% below the Chevy Malibu engine overall median of $1,289.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Price by model year

What does a 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) cost by year?

201846 listings$1,135$450 – $2,003201945 listings$1,200$775 – $2,000202041 listings$1,232$874 – $1,600202136 listings$1,100$900 – $1,800202245 listings$1,072$450 – $2,566

Other trims

Other Chevy Malibu engine variants

Full Malibu guide

1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV), from 06/01/17

1 yr$1,383$900 – $1,943

1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV), thru 05/31/17

1 yr$2,040$800 – $3,000

1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN)

3 yrs$800$450 – $1,800

2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG)

6 yrs$1,300$567 – $2,700

Common questions

Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)) FAQ

How much is a used Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV))?

Based on 213 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Chevy Malibu engine in the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant lists between $450 and $2,566, with a median asking price of $1,135.

Which Chevy Malibu years use the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) engine?

The 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant appears in model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,289, Grade B has a median of $1,135. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.