Chevy Malibu transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $405
- Average
- $2,027
- High
- $4,614
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu transmission?
Asking prices from 346 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu transmission costs $405 to $4,614, with a median asking price of $1,946. Based on 833 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,910
Grade B (good)$2,102
Grade C (fair)$899
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$425–$4,593388 listings
Grade BStandard used$405–$4,614344 listings
Grade CVisible wear$550–$1,2008 listings
Grade XUngraded$450–$2,73693 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $425–$4,593 | 388 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $405–$4,614 | 344 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $550–$1,200 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $450–$2,736 | 93 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,910
Grade B$2,102
Grade C$899
Ungraded$1,300
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $405–$4,614 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu transmission is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu transmission listings at 346 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 178 listings (17% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $1,500, while Kentucky yards ask $2,537, 69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 178 | 47 | $1,968+1% |
| Florida | 125 | 40 | $1,850-5% |
| Illinois | 110 | 20 | $2,303+18% |
| Texas | 108 | 42 | $1,786-8% |
| Arizona | 87 | 25 | $1,500-23% |
| Georgia | 48 | 15 | $2,233+15% |
| Kentucky | 36 | 14 | $2,537+30% |
| Missouri | 33 | 8 | $1,550-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,946 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,946
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,515–$3,745
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
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$1,000 – $4,593202199 listingsFits 7 years$2,450$1,000 – $4,5932020100 listingsFits 8 years$2,487$1,000 – $4,6142019150 listingsFits 9 years$1,952$500 – $4,6142018149 listingsFits 7 years$1,350$405 – $4,5932017150 listingsFits 4 years$1,800$499 – $3,5602016200 listingsFits 4 years$1,140$450 – $2,4552015100 listingsFits 5 years$1,112$500 – $2,736
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu transmission are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 112% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,910.
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 $2,500, a 24% 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 $1,112, while 2020 tops the table at $2,487. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 178% above the Ram 1500 ($700), 24% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,563), and 6% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) 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.
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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
ChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$2,563
Malibu$1,946
$617 diff6,459 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsChevyMalibu
3500$3,444
Malibu$1,946
$1,498 diff5,744 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF250vsChevyMalibu
F250$3,525
Malibu$1,946
$1,579 diff5,425 listings
TransmissioncompareHyundaiElantravsChevyMalibu
Elantra$998
Malibu$1,946
$948 diff4,483 listings
TransmissioncompareVolkswagenJettavsChevyMalibu
Jetta$850
Malibu$1,946
$1,096 diff4,482 listings
TransmissioncompareFordTransitvsChevyMalibu
Transit$2,650
Malibu$1,946
$704 diff4,212 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±213%
BMW X3
$943median
$159$4,175
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$1,821median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$120$2,993
Chevywide ±82%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
Chevywide ±73%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,898median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,798median
$303$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±135%
Dodge Durango
$1,283median
$388$3,862
Fordwide ±270%
Ford Edge
$1,250median
$204$6,944
Fordwide ±97%
Ford Escape
$2,047median
$830$4,790
Fordwide ±170%
Ford Explorer
$1,596median
$243$5,664
Common questions
Chevy Malibu transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $1,946 across 833 priced listings from 346 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,910. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,112.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu transmission?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu transmission replacement typically runs $2,515–$3,745 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,946, 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.
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 transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu transmission 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.