Chevy Malibu tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $135
- High
- $485
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu tail light ?
How much does a used Chevy Malibu tail light cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu tail light costs $20 to $485, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 3,762 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$20–$4853,762 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$485 | 3,762 |
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu tail light replacement cost?
- Used part
- $115
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$150
- 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $165–$265
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light 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
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), quarter panel mounted, chrome bezel, LH46 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$146$41 – $320
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), quarter panel mounted, chrome bezel, RH46 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$126$41 – $320
WL body, liftgate mounted, 121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), LH45 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$167$69 – $329
WL body, liftgate mounted, 121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), RH44 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$195$100 – $355
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), quarter panel mounted, black bezel (opt LD1), LH40 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$150$74 – $320
WL body, liftgate mounted, 116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), RH40 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$190$109 – $485
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), liftgate mounted, chrome bezel, LH39 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$125$49 – $298
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), liftgate mounted, black bezel (opt LD1), LH38 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$135$35 – $429
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), quarter panel mounted, black bezel (opt LD1), RH38 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$150$75 – $320
WL body, liftgate mounted, 116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), LH38 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$150$80 – $445
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), liftgate mounted, black bezel (opt LD1), RH37 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$150$35 – $429
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), liftgate mounted, chrome bezel, RH36 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$150$49 – $298
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu tail light cost by year?
2025680 listingsFits 12 years$150$35 – $4852024400 listingsFits 10 years$120$25 – $4252023400 listingsFits 9 years$143$40 – $3002022400 listingsFits 9 years$143$40 – $3002021400 listingsFits 9 years$186$40 – $4702020400 listingsFits 10 years$120$25 – $4252019400 listingsFits 10 years$98$30 – $4372018400 listingsFits 10 years$83$25 – $3362016597 listingsFits 10 years$82$20 – $3432015600 listingsFits 4 years$76$30 – $270
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu tail light cost?
Based on 3,762 listings, a used tail light for the Chevy Malibu runs $115 at the median, ranging $20–$485. That figure comes from 3,762 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, WL body, quarter panel mounted, LH, lists at a $93 median, while WL body, liftgate mounted, 121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), RH commands $195, a 110% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $76, while 2021 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2013–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 62% below the Ford Edge ($301), 23% below the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($150), and 43% below the Hyundai Elantra ($201) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tail light: what to check
- Inspect for cracked housings and water stains inside the lens.
- Confirm body-mounted vs trunk-mounted. Most vehicles use both and they don't interchange.
- LED tail lights are far pricier than bulb versions; verify which your trim uses.
- Check the wiring pigtail condition if included.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±99%
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 ±738%
Alternator
$100median
$25$1,500
09wide ±188%
Starter
$75median
$25$307
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
29
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 tail light prices
Tail Lightcompare
HyundaiElantravsChevyMalibu
Elantra$201
Malibu$115
$86 diff9,058 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsChevyMalibu
Forte$157
Malibu$115
$42 diff8,908 listings
Tail LightcompareFordFusionvsChevyMalibu
Fusion$88
Malibu$115
$27 diff8,229 listings
Tail LightcompareToyotaCamryvsChevyMalibu
Camry$156
Malibu$115
$41 diff8,058 listings
Tail LightcompareMazda3vsChevyMalibu
3$210
Malibu$115
$95 diff7,819 listings
Tail LightcompareGMCTerrainvsChevyMalibu
Terrain$105
Malibu$115
$10 diff7,617 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$200median
$75$588
Acurawide ±88%
Acura RDX
$182median
$59$380
BMWwide ±138%
BMW X3
$237median
$45$699
BMWwide ±156%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$744
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Colorado
$159median
$20$642
Chevywide ±8970%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$35$30,175
Chevywide ±262%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$195median
$30$1,050
Chevywide ±105%
Chevy Suburban
$368median
$23$795
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$390median
$23$795
Chevywide ±155%
Chevy Traverse
$250median
$39$815
Chevywide ±197%
Chevy Trax
$201median
$40$831
Chryslerwide ±383%
Chrysler Pacifica
$120median
$25$945
Common questions
Chevy Malibu tail light FAQ
How much is a used tail light for a Chevy Malibu?
Based on 3,762 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Malibu tail light lists between $20 and $485, with a median asking price of $115.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu tail light?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu tail light replacement typically runs $165–$265 all-in: the median used tail light for this model lists at $115, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Chevy Malibu tail light?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 14 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, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu tail light years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Malibu tail light listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 taillight?
A taillight is another name for a tail light. The Chevy Malibu tail light prices on this page apply — median $115, from 3,762 salvage yard listings.