Chevy Malibu throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $79
- High
- $240
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu throttle body?
Asking prices from 172 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu throttle body costs $25 to $240, with a median asking price of $73. Based on 609 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$72
Grade B (good)$78
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$237419 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$240108 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$757 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$10075 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$237 | 419 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$240 | 108 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$75 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$100 | 75 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$72
Grade B$78
Grade C$50
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$240 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu throttle body is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu throttle body listings at 172 salvage yards across 29 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 147 listings (20% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $65, while Texas yards ask $101, 55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 147 | 18 | $71-3% |
| Florida | 139 | 17 | $75+3% |
| California | 134 | 38 | $65-11% |
| Illinois | 57 | 10 | $78+7% |
| Texas | 53 | 14 | $101+38% |
| Nevada | 32 | 2 | $67-8% |
| Indiana | 24 | 8 | $80+10% |
| Wisconsin | 19 | 8 | $75+3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $73 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $73
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $125–$300
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu throttle body cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 9 years$78$50 – $237202450 listingsFits 8 years$75$40 – $75202350 listingsFits 9 years$99$29 – $110202235 listingsFits 7 years$125$125 – $1612021100 listingsFits 11 years$75$25 – $2372020100 listingsFits 12 years$75$29 – $1102019114 listingsFits 10 years$73$35 – $2222018150 listingsFits 10 years$100$35 – $240201787 listingsFits 10 years$101$35 – $1252016205 listingsFits 10 years$68$25 – $1812015100 listingsFits 10 years$61$40 – $235
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 44% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $72.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $61, while 2022 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2013–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 39% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 27% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 20% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
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 ±116%
Engine
$1,209median
$450$3,252
11wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
12wide ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$120
Malibu$73
$47 diff3,316 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$100
Malibu$73
$27 diff3,008 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$91
Malibu$73
$18 diff2,588 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsChevyMalibu
Sonata$80
Malibu$73
$7 diff2,330 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$80
Malibu$73
$7 diff2,191 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF250vsChevyMalibu
F250$129
Malibu$73
$56 diff1,937 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Camaro
$80median
$25$285
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Colorado
$82median
$24$361
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Cruze
$78median
$25$280
Chevyspread ±52%
Chevy Equinox
$61median
$45$108
Chevywide ±109%
Chevy Impala
$78median
$35$205
Chevywide ±219%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$80median
$25$375
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Suburban
$83median
$29$375
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Tahoe
$110median
$29$330
Chevywide ±183%
Chevy Traverse
$66median
$29$271
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Trax
$60median
$20$150
Common questions
Chevy Malibu throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $73 across 609 priced listings from 172 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $72. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu throttle body?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu throttle body replacement typically runs $125–$300 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $73, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu throttle body 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.