Chevy Malibu radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $149
- High
- $488
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu radiator?
Asking prices from 441 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu radiator costs $40 to $488, with a median asking price of $137. Based on 1,107 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$155
Grade B (good)$153
Grade C (fair)$86
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$488584 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$488412 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1009 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$360102 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$488 | 584 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$488 | 412 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$100 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$360 | 102 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$155
Grade B$153
Grade C$86
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$488 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu radiator is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu radiator listings at 441 salvage yards across 42 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 220 listings (11% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Kentucky yards ask $210, 180% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 220 | 26 | $162+18% |
| Texas | 207 | 40 | $161+18% |
| California | 202 | 37 | $75-45% |
| Florida | 200 | 26 | $123-10% |
| Kentucky | 123 | 19 | $210+53% |
| Indiana | 92 | 16 | $134-2% |
| Arizona | 86 | 9 | $103-25% |
| Michigan | 81 | 29 | $153+12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $137 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $137
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $325–$735
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu radiator cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$178$60 – $488202450 listingsFits 6 years$103$60 – $415202350 listingsFits 7 years$100$75 – $3502022100 listingsFits 9 years$162$60 – $4882021100 listingsFits 9 years$103$40 – $3362020100 listingsFits 9 years$170$50 – $2752019172 listingsFits 10 years$111$40 – $4052018200 listingsFits 5 years$155$60 – $4002017200 listingsFits 6 years$115$50 – $2542016250 listingsFits 8 years$154$58 – $3952015100 listingsFits 7 years$216$55 – $272
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu radiator 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 80% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $155.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $146 median, while 1.5L commands $178, a 22% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $216. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 54% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 31% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 9% below the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
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 ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
10wide ±114%
Engine
$1,232median
$450$3,252
11wide ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
12wide ±108%
Transmission
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$300
Malibu$137
$163 diff8,121 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$200
Malibu$137
$63 diff6,432 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$201
Malibu$137
$64 diff5,233 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$227
Malibu$137
$90 diff4,759 listings
RadiatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$209
Malibu$137
$72 diff4,730 listings
RadiatorcompareChevyCamarovsChevyMalibu
Camaro$171
Malibu$137
$34 diff3,695 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±302%
BMW X5
$219median
$40$1,364
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$45$595
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±329%
Dodge Challenger
$130median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±153%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$50$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Escape
$175median
$35$493
Fordwide ±189%
Ford Explorer
$150median
$40$608
Common questions
Chevy Malibu radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $137 across 1,107 priced listings from 441 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $155. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu radiator?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu radiator replacement typically runs $325–$735 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $137, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu radiator fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.