Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Chevy Malibu Engine — 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant of the 2018 Chevy Malibu engine, built from 47 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

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Last updatedOct 31, 2026

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

$1,178

median asking price

47 priced listings · $700–$1,779

Price summary

A used 2018 Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)) costs $700 to $1,779, with a median asking price of $1,178. Based on 47 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,343

Grade B (good)$1,004

2018 Chevy Malibu engine — 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) price snapshot

USD

Low: $700
Average: $1,157
High: $1,779

47 priced listings used · last updated Oct 31, 2026· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$946–$1,77920 listings

Grade BStandard used$700–$1,55925 listings

Grade XUngraded$800–$1,2502 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$946–$1,779	20
Grade BStandard used	$700–$1,559	25
Grade XUngraded	$800–$1,250	2

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$1,343

Grade B$1,004

Ungraded$1,250

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $700–$1,779 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) compare?

This pricing covers the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant of the 2018 Chevy Malibu engine, based on 47 priced listings. Its $1,178 median is 13% above the 2018 Chevy Malibu engine overall median of $1,039.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2018 Chevy Malibu.

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

Same trim, other years

1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) in other model years

All years

202245 listings$1,072$450 – $2,566 202136 listings$1,100$900 – $1,800 202041 listings$1,232$874 – $1,600 201945 listings$1,200$775 – $2,000

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Chevy Malibu engine variants are available?

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

49 listings$1,078$700 – $2,300

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

43 listings$925$495 – $1,509

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2018 Chevy Malibu engine — all trims

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Common questions

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

How much is a used 2018 Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV))?

Based on 47 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Malibu engine in the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant lists between $700 and $1,779, with a median asking price of $1,178.

Which 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 may differ by year.