Used 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Chevy Malibu Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2018 Chevy Malibu, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 26, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate

A used 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate costs between $150 and $800, with a median of $345 from 149 salvage yard listings.

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 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate costs $150 to $800, with a median asking price of $345. Based on 149 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Aug 26, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$150
Average
$346
High
$800
200 listings observed · 149 priced listings used · last updated Aug 26, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$345
2018 Chevy Malibu median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$490–$870
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

w/o spoiler; LED lamps47 listingsInterchange 2016–2023$266$150 – $685
w/o spoiler; incandescent lamps38 listingsInterchange 2016–2025$308$150 – $608
spoiler, incandescent lamps33 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$365$150 – $560
spoiler, LED lamps31 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$369$150 – $800

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Chevy Malibu compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 149 with posted prices. Its $345 median is 14% below the Chevy Malibu guide's $400 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 10 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Chevy Malibu tailgate cost in other years?

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What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?

01wide ±146%

AC Compressor

$125median
$35$400
02wide ±160%

ABS Module

$119median
$30$410
03wide ±168%

Air Bag

$135median
$25$478
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$75median
$25$350
05wide ±214%

Axle Shaft

$90median
$30$415
06wide ±162%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$343
07wide ±208%

Brake Caliper

$55median
$20$249
08wide ±92%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$434median
$119$919
09wide ±144%

Front Bumper

$325median
$57$995
10wide ±143%

Rear Bumper

$247median
$60$767
11wide ±187%

Car Radio

$106median
$28$425
12wide ±174%

Center Console

$91median
$28$345
13wide ±110%

AC Condenser

$142median
$30$342
14wide ±187%

Control Arm

$75median
$28$308
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±114%

Door Assembly

$404median
$140$1,060
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±114%

Engine

$1,232median
$450$3,252
19wide ±137%

Engine Computer

$99median
$35$306
20wide ±224%

Exhaust Manifold

$126median
$35$600
21wide ±94%

Fender

$278median
$60$582
22wide ±175%

Fog Light

$131median
$24$483
23wide ±116%

Front Seat

$191median
$50$495
24wide ±168%

Fuel Pump

$85median
$34$320
25wide ±184%

Fuel Tank

$110median
$40$445
26wide ±176%

Grille

$210median
$34$775
27wide ±143%

Headlight Assembly

$500median
$90$1,522
28

Heater Core

Price data updating

29wide ±68%

Hood

$385median
$136$662
30wide ±213%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
31spread ±33%

Instrument Cluster

$75median
$50$100
32wide ±115%

Intake Manifold

$86median
$35$232
33wide ±178%

Master Cylinder

$55median
$25$221
34wide ±152%

Side Mirror

$132median
$35$435
35wide ±109%

Power Steering Pump

$80median
$30$205
36wide ±82%

Quarter Panel

$462median
$200$960
37wide ±164%

Radiator

$137median
$40$488
38wide ±97%

Rear View Mirror

$75median
$44$190
39wide ±146%

Starter

$100median
$25$316
40wide ±204%

Steering Column

$125median
$40$550
41wide ±103%

Steering Rack

$150median
$40$350
42wide ±105%

Steering Wheel

$132median
$44$320
43wide ±181%

Strut

$75median
$30$302
44wide ±187%

Sunroof

$178median
$50$715
45wide ±188%

Tail Light

$108median
$20$425
46wide ±147%

Throttle Body

$73median
$25$240
47wide ±107%

Torque Converter

$150median
$55$375
48

Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±108%

Transmission

$1,946median
$405$4,614
50wide ±197%

Transmission Control Module

$109median
$20$450
51wide ±105%

Turbocharger

$210median
$70$509
52wide ±247%

Water Pump

$50median
$25$272
53wide ±254%

Wheels

$150median
$25$788
54wide ±152%

Window Regulator

$99median
$30$331

Common questions

2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate?

Based on 149 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate lists between $150 and $800, with a median asking price of $345.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate replacement typically runs $490–$870 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $345, 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.

Will a 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Chevy Malibu truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Chevy Malibu tailgate — median $345, from 149 listings.

2018 Chevy Malibu Tailgate Cost — Used From $150 to $800