Chevy Malibu transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $142
- Average
- $2,243
- High
- $4,614
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu transmission ?
How much does a used Chevy Malibu transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu transmission costs $142 to $4,614, with a median asking price of $2,150. Based on 616 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,350
Grade B (good)$2,154
Grade C (fair)$550
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$4,593253 listings
Grade BStandard used$142–$4,614300 listings
Grade CVisible wear$289–$1,2005 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$2,50058 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$4,593 | 253 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $142–$4,614 | 300 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $289–$1,200 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$2,500 | 58 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,350
Grade B$2,154
Grade C$550
Ungraded$1,650
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $142–$4,614 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,150
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,720–$3,950
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu transmission cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$2,115$1,400 – $3,135202450 listingsFits 6 years$2,300$535 – $3,538202350 listingsFits 6 years$2,102$1,500 – $3,257202299 listingsFits 7 years$2,309$350 – $4,593202199 listingsFits 7 years$2,450$350 – $4,5932020100 listingsFits 8 years$2,461$300 – $4,6142019150 listingsFits 9 years$1,935$142 – $4,6142018149 listingsFits 7 years$1,200$289 – $4,593
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu transmission cost?
A used Chevy Malibu transmission costs between $142 and $4,614, with a median asking price of $2,150. That figure comes from 616 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 327% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,350.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), 1.5L (CVT, opt MRG), lists at a $2,017 median, while (AT), 2.0L (9 speed, opt M3E) commands $2,487, a 23% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $1,200, while 2020 tops the table at $2,461. Parts from 2016–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 197% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 6% above the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 14% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±99%
Engine
$1,289median
$450$3,000
02wide ±213%
Front Bumper
$325median
$10$1,395
03wide ±150%
Rear Bumper
$240median
$30$750
04wide ±73%
Hood
$385median
$100$662
05wide ±115%
Fender
$231median
$50$582
06wide ±248%
Headlight Assembly
$595median
$50$3,000
07wide ±202%
Tail Light
$115median
$20$485
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
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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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
ChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$2,510
Malibu$2,150
$360 diff5,601 listings
TransmissioncompareHyundaiElantravsChevyMalibu
Elantra$1,133
Malibu$2,150
$1,017 diff3,337 listings
TransmissioncompareChevyTahoevsChevyMalibu
Tahoe$2,556
Malibu$2,150
$406 diff3,298 listings
TransmissioncompareHondaCivicvsChevyMalibu
Civic$1,037
Malibu$2,150
$1,113 diff3,014 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChallengervsChevyMalibu
Challenger$1,960
Malibu$2,150
$190 diff2,776 listings
TransmissioncompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$1,064
Malibu$2,150
$1,086 diff2,708 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$2,040median
$150$5,300
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$110$3,594
Chevywide ±556%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,510median
$143$28,055
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Suburban
$2,500median
$400$4,775
Chevywide ±475%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,556median
$200$24,500
Chevywide ±85%
Chevy Traverse
$2,909median
$150$5,097
Chevywide ±507%
Chevy Trax
$300median
$100$3,139
Chryslerwide ±253%
Chrysler Pacifica
$958median
$157$5,000
Common questions
Chevy Malibu transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Chevy Malibu?
Based on 616 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Malibu transmission lists between $142 and $4,614, with a median asking price of $2,150.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu transmission?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu transmission replacement typically runs $2,720–$3,950 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $2,150, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Chevy Malibu transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Malibu transmission listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 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 gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Chevy Malibu transmission prices on this page apply — median $2,150, from 616 salvage yard listings.