Chevy Malibu starter price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $108
- High
- $307
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu starter ?
How much does a used Chevy Malibu starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu starter costs $25 to $307, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 473 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$65
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$307323 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$30774 listings
Grade CVisible wear$33–$656 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$10070 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$307 | 323 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$307 | 74 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $33–$65 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$100 | 70 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$146
Grade B$65
Grade C$65
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$307 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu starter cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 8 years$65$33 – $100202450 listingsFits 8 years$65$33 – $100202350 listingsFits 8 years$40$30 – $802022100 listingsFits 11 years$151$40 – $1642021100 listingsFits 12 years$151$40 – $1642020100 listingsFits 12 years$151$40 – $1642019100 listingsFits 12 years$75$35 – $2752018100 listingsFits 13 years$236$35 – $307201548 listingsFits 8 years$65$25 – $222
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu starter cost?
Expect to pay $25–$307 for a used Chevy Malibu starter; the median listing asks $75. That figure comes from 473 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 125% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $146.
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 $151, a 3% 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 $40, while 2018 tops the table at $236. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 31% below the Ford F150 ($109), 13% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 20% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
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Engine
$1,289median
$450$3,000
02wide ±104%
Transmission
$2,150median
$142$4,614
03wide ±213%
Front Bumper
$325median
$10$1,395
04wide ±150%
Rear Bumper
$240median
$30$750
05wide ±73%
Hood
$385median
$100$662
06wide ±115%
Fender
$231median
$50$582
07wide ±248%
Headlight Assembly
$595median
$50$3,000
08wide ±202%
Tail Light
$115median
$20$485
09wide ±738%
Alternator
$100median
$25$1,500
10wide ±152%
Radiator
$125median
$35$415
11wide ±135%
AC Compressor
$130median
$50$400
12wide ±64%
Transfer Case
$200median
$95$350
13wide ±214%
Axle Shaft
$90median
$30$415
14wide ±181%
Strut
$75median
$30$302
15wide ±384%
Steering Rack
$232median
$20$1,800
16wide ±129%
Grille
$291median
$24$775
17wide ±147%
Side Mirror
$139median
$7$415
18wide ±148%
Turbocharger
$214median
$70$703
19wide ±101%
AC Condenser
$155median
$30$342
20wide ±191%
Wheels
$161median
$10$625
21wide ±256%
Fuel Pump
$90median
$20$480
22wide ±247%
Water Pump
$50median
$25$272
23wide ±231%
Power Steering Pump
$80median
$45$415
24wide ±118%
ABS Module
$157median
$39$410
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±144%
Engine Computer
$99median
$20$306
27wide ±199%
Throttle Body
$73median
$25$316
28wide ±229%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$249
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Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±3603%
Tailgate
$399median
$75$28,825
31wide ±221%
Intake Manifold
$86median
$20$400
32wide ±184%
Control Arm
$80median
$28$322
33wide ±209%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$343
34wide ±162%
Exhaust Manifold
$186median
$46$650
35wide ±15722%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$34,608
36wide ±149%
Steering Column
$136median
$30$435
37wide ±184%
Fuel Tank
$110median
$40$445
38wide ±189%
Window Regulator
$99median
$35$410
39spread ±56%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$50$146
40wide ±118%
Torque Converter
$167median
$55$450
41wide ±102%
Steering Wheel
$140median
$35$320
42wide ±213%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$25$450
43wide ±303%
Car Radio
$103median
$20$644
44wide ±233%
Heater Core
$81median
$45$422
45wide ±212%
Rear View Mirror
$75median
$25$343
46wide ±338%
Sunroof
$201median
$66$1,424
47wide ±227%
Master Cylinder
$70median
$25$343
48wide ±200%
Fog Light
$136median
$24$568
49wide ±164%
Center Console
$96median
$30$345
50wide ±206%
Air Bag
$110median
$25$478
51wide ±132%
Door Assembly
$450median
$163$1,350
52wide ±77%
Quarter Panel
$421median
$200$850
53wide ±89%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$477median
$50$900
54wide ±275%
Front Seat
$175median
$35$999
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu starter prices
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$10 diff2,010 listings
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Malibu$75
$30 diff1,898 listings
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Malibu$75
$9 diff1,772 listings
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Elantra$89
Malibu$75
$14 diff1,734 listings
StartercompareKiaFortevsChevyMalibu
Forte$85
Malibu$75
$10 diff1,647 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Chevywide ±237%
Chevy Colorado
$77median
$25$390
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$20$307
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$94median
$25$306
Chevywide ±125%
Chevy Suburban
$110median
$40$316
Chevywide ±145%
Chevy Tahoe
$95median
$30$306
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Traverse
$151median
$40$307
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Trax
$70median
$25$316
Chryslerwide ±171%
Chrysler Pacifica
$85median
$25$316
Common questions
Chevy Malibu starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Chevy Malibu?
Based on 473 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Malibu starter lists between $25 and $307, with a median asking price of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu starter?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu starter replacement typically runs $170–$525 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Chevy Malibu starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Malibu starter listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Chevy Malibu starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Chevy Malibu starter prices on this page apply — median $75, from 473 salvage yard listings.