Chevy Malibu tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $136
- Average
- $411
- High
- $880
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu tailgate?
Asking prices from 263 salvage yards in 36 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu tailgate costs $136 to $880, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 981 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu tailgate listings at 263 salvage yards across 36 states. Florida supplies the most, with 227 listings (23% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $250, while Texas yards ask $456, 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 227 | 28 | $319-20% |
| California | 193 | 53 | $360-10% |
| Arizona | 141 | 27 | $400 |
| Texas | 126 | 33 | $456+14% |
| Illinois | 114 | 15 | $435+9% |
| Indiana | 23 | 8 | $415+4% |
| Georgia | 18 | 9 | $425+6% |
| Michigan | 17 | 3 | $250-37% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $400 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $400
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $545–$925
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu tailgate cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 10 years$445$136 – $851202469 listingsFits 10 years$403$150 – $880202337 listingsFits 9 years$425$275 – $7462022190 listingsFits 10 years$475$150 – $7902021150 listingsFits 10 years$327$150 – $7012020150 listingsFits 10 years$400$150 – $8802019150 listingsFits 10 years$403$150 – $8802018200 listingsFits 10 years$345$150 – $8002017200 listingsFits 10 years$414$150 – $800201643 listingsFits 7 years$250$175 – $566201550 listingsFits 4 years$293$150 – $767
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o spoiler; LED lamps, lists at a $404 median, while spoiler commands $610, a 51% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $250, while 2022 tops the table at $475. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 64% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 7% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 46% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 ±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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsChevyMalibu
F250$1,100
Malibu$400
$700 diff6,371 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsChevyMalibu
Mustang$431
Malibu$400
$31 diff6,163 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$739
Malibu$400
$339 diff6,138 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevyMalibu
Camaro$400
Malibu$400
$0 diff5,979 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsChevyMalibu
Elantra$600
Malibu$400
$200 diff4,114 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsChevyMalibu
Challenger$453
Malibu$400
$53 diff3,658 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Chevywide ±95%
Chevy Camaro
$400median
$139$896
Chevywide ±97%
Chevy Colorado
$490median
$200$1,151
Chevywide ±141%
Chevy Cruze
$282median
$86$879
Chevywide ±154%
Chevy Equinox
$850median
$135$2,750
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Impala
$250median
$50$608
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$850median
$247$2,750
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Suburban
$750median
$268$2,392
Chevywide ±172%
Chevy Tahoe
$768median
$195$2,840
Chevywide ±77%
Chevy Traverse
$1,500median
$250$2,557
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Trax
$385median
$125$1,414
Common questions
Chevy Malibu tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $400 across 981 priced listings from 263 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu tailgate replacement typically runs $545–$925 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $400, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu tailgate 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.