2021 Chevy Malibu engine — 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) price snapshot
- Low
- $900
- Average
- $1,209
- High
- $1,800

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2021 Chevy Malibu engine (1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)) costs $900 to $1,800, with a median asking price of $1,100. Based on 36 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $900–$1,800 | 13 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $995–$1,575 | 15 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $975–$1,750 | 8 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $900–$1,800 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant of the 2021 Chevy Malibu engine, based on 36 priced listings. Its $1,100 median is 25% below the 2021 Chevy Malibu engine overall median of $1,475.
There is 1 other engine variant available for the 2021 Chevy Malibu.
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
Based on 36 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Chevy Malibu engine in the 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant lists between $900 and $1,800, with a median asking price of $1,100.
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.