Chevy Malibu turbocharger price snapshot
- Low
- $70
- Average
- $210
- High
- $509
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu turbocharger?
Asking prices from 138 salvage yards in 26 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 turbocharger
What the turbocharger does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used turbocharger price guide →
Also known asTurboTurbo Charger
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu turbocharger costs $70 to $509, with a median asking price of $210. Based on 652 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$209
Grade B (good)$232
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$502371 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$509207 listings
Grade XUngraded$95–$40074 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$502 | 371 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$509 | 207 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $95–$400 | 74 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$209
Grade B$232
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $70–$509 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu turbocharger is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu turbocharger listings at 138 salvage yards across 26 states. California supplies the most, with 258 listings (34% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $100, while Texas yards ask $226, 126% 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 | 258 | 26 | $200-5% |
| Arizona | 167 | 17 | $214+2% |
| Texas | 111 | 21 | $226+8% |
| Illinois | 67 | 9 | $100-52% |
| Florida | 59 | 11 | $175-17% |
| Georgia | 17 | 5 | $175-17% |
| North Carolina | 12 | 5 | $175-17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $210 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu turbocharger replacement cost?
- Used part
- $210
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $380–$1,200
- 4–8 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,410
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for turbocharger replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include oil and filter change, and inspection of oil feed lines. 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 turbocharger cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$175$131 – $334202449 listingsFits 2 years$265$131 – $509202350 listingsFits 8 years$234$150 – $2582022100 listingsFits 11 years$214$70 – $4152021100 listingsFits 11 years$226$125 – $2582020100 listingsFits 11 years$150$71 – $3502019100 listingsFits 11 years$150$71 – $3502018100 listingsFits 11 years$214$70 – $437201777 listingsFits 10 years$100$71 – $2432016100 listingsFits 11 years$150$71 – $350201550 listingsFits 8 years$210$79 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu turbocharger cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu turbocharger are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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, 2.0L, lists at a $214 median, while 1.5L commands $322, a 50% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $265. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 53% below the Mercedes S Class ($450), 57% below the Mercedes E Class ($487), and 70% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($700) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used turbocharger: what to check
- Check shaft play. Any detectable radial movement means the bearing is worn.
- Ask for donor mileage and oil-change history if available; oil starvation kills turbos.
- Inspect the compressor wheel for chipped blades from debris ingestion.
- Budget for new oil feed and return lines. Reusing clogged lines destroys replacement turbos.
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 turbocharger prices
Turbochargercompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$450
Malibu$210
$240 diff4,779 listings
TurbochargercompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$487
Malibu$210
$277 diff3,817 listings
TurbochargercompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$700
Malibu$210
$490 diff3,446 listings
TurbochargercompareVolvoXC60vsChevyMalibu
XC60$358
Malibu$210
$148 diff2,637 listings
TurbochargercompareHondaCivicvsChevyMalibu
Civic$625
Malibu$210
$415 diff2,380 listings
TurbochargercompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$570
Malibu$210
$360 diff2,286 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±191%
BMW X3
$450median
$75$1,795
BMWwide ±218%
BMW X5
$521median
$100$2,374
Chevywide ±87%
Chevy Equinox
$205median
$94$450
Chevywide ±176%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$658median
$190$2,500
Chevywide ±62%
Chevy Tahoe
$947median
$516$1,690
Chevywide ±68%
Chevy Traverse
$481median
$91$745
Dodgetight ±20%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$2,291$3,496
Dodgetight ±20%
Dodge Charger
$3,000median
$2,291$3,496
Dodgetight ±5%
Dodge Durango
$2,001median
$1,891$2,111
Fordwide ±126%
Ford Edge
$213median
$60$595
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Escape
$233median
$50$760
Fordwide ±146%
Ford Explorer
$293median
$81$935
Common questions
Chevy Malibu turbocharger FAQ
How much is a used turbocharger for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $210 across 652 priced listings from 138 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $209. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu turbocharger?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu turbocharger replacement typically runs $590–$1,410 all-in: the median used turbocharger for this model lists at $210, and independent-shop labor for turbocharger replacement typically takes 4–8 hours at $95–$150/hr ($380–$1,200). The labor figure does not include oil and filter change, and inspection of oil feed lines. 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 turbocharger years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu turbocharger 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.