Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $150
- High
- $600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 133 salvage yards in 26 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold costs $35 to $600, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 293 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2023 (10 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$215
Grade C (fair)$44
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$600195 listings
Grade BStandard used$86–$29754 listings
Grade CVisible wear$44–$1504 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$600 | 195 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $86–$297 | 54 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $44–$150 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$126
Grade B$215
Grade C$44
Ungraded$95
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$600 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold listings at 133 salvage yards across 26 states. California supplies the most, with 107 listings (18% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $95, while Florida yards ask $221, 133% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 107 | 18 | $126 |
| Florida | 73 | 14 | $221+75% |
| Michigan | 42 | 8 | $113-10% |
| Indiana | 30 | 5 | $95-25% |
| Washington | 27 | 3 | $118-6% |
| Texas | 23 | 12 | $126 |
| Louisiana | 22 | 3 | $211+67% |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | 7 | $135+7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $126 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $126
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$875
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 9 years$95$44 – $429202150 listingsFits 11 years$126$75 – $450202050 listingsFits 9 years$95$44 – $429201950 listingsFits 9 years$235$50 – $305201850 listingsFits 8 years$186$50 – $270201750 listingsFits 9 years$95$44 – $429201664 listingsFits 10 years$75$46 – $6002015100 listingsFits 9 years$217$35 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 186% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $126.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), (2.5L), lists at a $46 median, while VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), (2.0L) commands $126, a 174% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2019 tops the table at $235. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 77% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 68% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 1% above the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check
- Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
- Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
- Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
- Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
- Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±152%
Side Mirror
$132median
$35$435
02wide ±209%
Tail Light
$100median
$20$437
03wide ±254%
Wheels
$150median
$25$788
04wide ±214%
Axle Shaft
$90median
$30$415
05wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$90$1,522
06wide ±176%
Grille
$210median
$34$775
07wide ±181%
Strut
$75median
$30$302
08wide ±144%
Front Bumper
$325median
$57$995
09wide ±164%
Radiator
$137median
$40$488
10wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
11wide ±114%
Engine
$1,232median
$450$3,252
12wide ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
ChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$75
Malibu$126
$51 diff2,427 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsChevyMalibu
3500$125
Malibu$126
$1 diff2,416 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsChevyMalibu
Transit$85
Malibu$126
$41 diff2,020 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsChevyMalibu
Challenger$144
Malibu$126
$18 diff1,908 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySuburbanvsChevyMalibu
Suburban$75
Malibu$126
$51 diff1,707 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChargervsChevyMalibu
Charger$149
Malibu$126
$23 diff1,583 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±79%
Acura ILX
$350median
$100$650
Acuratight ±10%
Acura Integra
$999median
$800$999
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Camaro
$250median
$44$1,085
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Colorado
$100median
$35$450
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Cruze
$200median
$35$800
Chevywide ±264%
Chevy Equinox
$126median
$35$700
Chevywide ±151%
Chevy Impala
$75median
$24$250
Chevywide ±255%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$75median
$25$408
Chevywide ±252%
Chevy Suburban
$75median
$30$408
Chevywide ±343%
Chevy Tahoe
$75median
$31$545
Chevywide ±270%
Chevy Traverse
$43median
$30$262
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Trax
$300median
$80$750
Common questions
Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $126 across 293 priced listings from 133 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $126. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $315–$875 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $126, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Malibu model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu exhaust manifold fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.