2016 Chevy Malibu engine — VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) price snapshot
- Low
- $800
- Average
- $2,021
- High
- $3,000

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A used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine (VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV)) costs $800 to $3,000, with a median asking price of $1,765. Based on 19 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,485–$2,122 | 7 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,500–$1,765 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $800–$3,000 | 9 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $800–$3,000 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant of the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine, based on 19 priced listings. Its $1,765 median is 80% above the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine overall median of $978.
There are 3 other engine variants available for the 2016 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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Based on 19 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine in the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant lists between $800 and $3,000, with a median asking price of $1,765.
In our current dataset, the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.5L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LFV) variant appears only for the 2016 model year.