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 46 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

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 2018 Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)) costs $450 to $2,003, with a median asking price of $1,135. Based on 46 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,335

Grade B (good)$1,135

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

USD

Low: $450
Average: $1,178
High: $2,003

46 priced listings used · last updated Aug 10, 2026· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$850–$2,00311 listings

Grade BStandard used$450–$1,76022 listings

Grade CVisible wearUpdating

Grade XUngraded$700–$1,29913 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$850–$2,003	11
Grade BStandard used	$450–$1,760	22
Grade CVisible wear	Updating	—
Grade XUngraded	$700–$1,299	13

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$1,335

Grade B$1,135

Ungraded$950

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$2,003 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 46 priced listings. Its $1,135 median is 15% above the 2018 Chevy Malibu engine overall median of $983.

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)

43 listings$963$567 – $1,647

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

33 listings$853$538 – $1,599

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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 46 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Malibu engine in the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant lists between $450 and $2,003, with a median asking price of $1,135.

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.