Chevy Malibu front seat price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $198
- High
- $495
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu front seat?
Asking prices from 454 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu front seat
What the front seat does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used front seat price guide →
Also known asBucket SeatDriver SeatPassenger Seat
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu front seat costs $50 to $495, with a median asking price of $191. Based on 2,781 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$187
Grade B (good)$225
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$4951,717 listings
Grade BStandard used$55–$410946 listings
Grade CVisible wear$71–$1509 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$450109 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$495 | 1,717 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$410 | 946 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $71–$150 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$450 | 109 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$187
Grade B$225
Grade C$125
Ungraded$114
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$495 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu front seat is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu front seat listings at 454 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,141 listings (18% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $152, while Michigan yards ask $245, 61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,141 | 47 | $235+23% |
| Illinois | 798 | 21 | $225+18% |
| Georgia | 594 | 20 | $160-16% |
| California | 514 | 24 | $175-8% |
| Ohio | 435 | 20 | $152-20% |
| Michigan | 382 | 33 | $245+28% |
| Florida | 288 | 26 | $170-11% |
| Missouri | 271 | 19 | $194+2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $191 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu front seat replacement cost?
- Used part
- $191
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$415
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for front seat replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(bucket, air bag), leather, heated and cooled seats (opt KU9), RH49 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$200$100 – $322
(bucket, air bag), leather, heated and cooled seats (opt KU9), LH46 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$209$50 – $330
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu front seat cost by year?
2025350 listingsFits 9 years$224$50 – $3842024350 listingsFits 9 years$223$50 – $3842023350 listingsFits 9 years$247$60 – $4352022278 listingsFits 9 years$175$55 – $4952021243 listingsFits 9 years$175$55 – $4952020350 listingsFits 9 years$163$50 – $4102019350 listingsFits 9 years$200$50 – $3622018350 listingsFits 9 years$223$50 – $3842017350 listingsFits 9 years$247$60 – $4352016300 listingsFits 10 years$225$50 – $384
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu front seat cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu front seat are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $187.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (bucket, air bag), cloth, manual, RH, lists at a $76 median, while (bucket, air bag), leather, heated seat (opt KA1), RH commands $254, a 234% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $163, while 2017 tops the table at $247. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 24% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($250), 23% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($247), and 4% below the Ram 1500 ($200) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used front seat: what to check
- Bench test power track motors: Connect bench power to verify track motors, tilt mechanisms, lumbar supports, and memory functions move smoothly without binding.
- Inspect side airbag deployment seams: Check outer seat bolsters for torn stitching or repaired seam covers that indicate past side airbag deployment.
- Confirm weight sensor pad wiring: Verify that passenger seat weight sensor modules and seatbelt buckle switches match your vehicle's airbag setup.
- Check foam bolster and frame condition: Press firmly into outer cushion bolsters to confirm internal wire springs are intact and foam padding has not collapsed.
- Match heating and ventilation wiring: Verify under-seat heating control modules and ventilation fan plugs match your original seat option harness.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
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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 front seat prices
Front Seatcompare
ChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$250
Malibu$191
$59 diff26,840 listings
Front SeatcompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$298
Malibu$191
$107 diff15,722 listings
Front SeatcompareRam2500vsChevyMalibu
2500$180
Malibu$191
$11 diff12,762 listings
Front SeatcompareFordF250vsChevyMalibu
F250$264
Malibu$191
$73 diff12,173 listings
Front SeatcompareNissanTitanvsChevyMalibu
Titan$241
Malibu$191
$50 diff10,720 listings
Front SeatcompareJeepCompassvsChevyMalibu
Compass$150
Malibu$191
$41 diff10,468 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±103%
Acura ILX
$175median
$81$440
Acurawide ±134%
Acura Integra
$265median
$90$800
Chevywide ±85%
Chevy Camaro
$300median
$130$637
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Colorado
$206median
$61$737
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Cruze
$150median
$40$445
Chevywide ±174%
Chevy Equinox
$195median
$50$730
Chevywide ±123%
Chevy Impala
$143median
$30$382
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$250median
$65$930
Chevywide ±297%
Chevy Suburban
$267median
$50$1,635
Chevywide ±280%
Chevy Tahoe
$265median
$50$1,534
Chevywide ±211%
Chevy Traverse
$180median
$50$810
Chevywide ±154%
Chevy Trax
$163median
$45$547
Common questions
Chevy Malibu front seat FAQ
How much is a used front seat for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $191 across 2,781 priced listings from 454 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $187. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $163.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu front seat?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu front seat replacement typically runs $240–$415 all-in: the median used front seat for this model lists at $191, and independent-shop labor for front seat replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). 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 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu front seat years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu front seat fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.