Chevy Malibu strut price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $98
- High
- $302
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu strut?
Asking prices from 236 salvage yards in 41 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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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu strut costs $30 to $302, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 1,250 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)$75
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$56
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$302789 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$265288 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$908 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$125165 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$302 | 789 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$265 | 288 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$90 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$125 | 165 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$75
Grade C$56
Ungraded$59
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$302 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu strut is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu strut listings at 236 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 412 listings (18% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $46, while Illinois yards ask $164, 257% 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 | 412 | 37 | $75 |
| Arizona | 307 | 19 | $75 |
| Florida | 227 | 11 | $135+80% |
| Texas | 202 | 15 | $46-39% |
| Illinois | 163 | 10 | $164+119% |
| Ohio | 135 | 5 | $141+88% |
| Virginia | 94 | 7 | $75 |
| Indiana | 90 | 9 | $50-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$375
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu strut cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 10 years$164$50 – $1752024100 listingsFits 9 years$100$50 – $1902023100 listingsFits 9 years$135$40 – $2602022100 listingsFits 9 years$135$40 – $2602021100 listingsFits 9 years$100$40 – $2032020100 listingsFits 9 years$164$41 – $1752019300 listingsFits 9 years$71$40 – $1892018300 listingsFits 8 years$75$35 – $2992017300 listingsFits 10 years$75$35 – $3022016398 listingsFits 12 years$65$32 – $2032015400 listingsFits 4 years$66$30 – $294
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu strut 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 34% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2020 tops the table at $164. Parts from 2013–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 79% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 21% below the Jeep Compass ($95), and 40% below the Ford Explorer ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±152%
Side Mirror
$132median
$35$435
02wide ±188%
Tail Light
$108median
$20$425
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 ±144%
Front Bumper
$325median
$57$995
08wide ±164%
Radiator
$137median
$40$488
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 strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$350
Malibu$75
$275 diff10,943 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsChevyMalibu
Compass$95
Malibu$75
$20 diff6,546 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsChevyMalibu
Charger$100
Malibu$75
$25 diff5,947 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsChevyMalibu
Challenger$154
Malibu$75
$79 diff5,919 listings
StrutcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$621
Malibu$75
$546 diff5,591 listings
StrutcompareHondaCivicvsChevyMalibu
Civic$125
Malibu$75
$50 diff5,439 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±166%
BMW X3
$205median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Tahoe
$237median
$50$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±214%
Dodge Challenger
$154median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Dodgewide ±286%
Dodge Durango
$145median
$35$863
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$331
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Escape
$141median
$40$470
Fordwide ±167%
Ford Explorer
$125median
$22$440
Common questions
Chevy Malibu strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $75 across 1,250 priced listings from 236 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu strut?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu strut replacement typically runs $170–$375 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. 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 strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu strut 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.