2016 Chevy Malibu engine — VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) price snapshot
- Low
- $450
- Average
- $827
- High
- $1,719
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2016 Chevy Malibu Engine — VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) prices
Trim-specific pricing for the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) variant of the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine, built from 30 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Last updatedSep 18, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine (VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN)) costs $450 to $1,719, with a median asking price of $795. Based on 30 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$758
Grade B (good)$700
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$450–$1,71910 listings
Grade BStandard used$508–$90010 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$1,30010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $450–$1,719 | 10 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $508–$900 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$1,300 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$758
Grade B$700
Ungraded$970
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$1,719 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) compare?
This pricing covers the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) variant of the 2016 Chevy Malibu engine, based on 30 priced listings. Its $795 median is 19% below 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.
Same year, other trims
What other 2016 Chevy Malibu engine variants are available?
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2016 Chevy Malibu engine — all trims
Common questions
2016 Chevy Malibu engine (VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN)) FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine (VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN))?
Based on 30 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Chevy Malibu engine in the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) variant lists between $450 and $1,719, with a median asking price of $795.
Which years use the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) engine?
In our current dataset, the VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), 1.8L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LKN) variant appears only for the 2016 model year.