Chevy Trax AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $130
- High
- $346
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Trax AC compressor?
Asking prices from 94 salvage yards in 15 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 Trax AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Chevy Trax AC compressor costs $40 to $346, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 372 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$95
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$346272 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$26562 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$751 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$19537 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$346 | 272 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$265 | 62 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$75 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$195 | 37 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$120
Grade B$95
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$346 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Trax AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Trax AC compressor listings at 94 salvage yards across 15 states. California supplies the most, with 124 listings (33% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $75, while Texas yards ask $178, 137% 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 | 124 | 22 | $95-5% |
| Arizona | 74 | 15 | $100 |
| Texas | 55 | 13 | $178+78% |
| Florida | 46 | 10 | $150+50% |
| Illinois | 44 | 9 | $97-3% |
| Missouri | 11 | 8 | $75-25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Trax AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Chevy Trax median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $385–$1,000
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Trax AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$113$40 – $201202450 listingsFits 6 years$113$70 – $310202250 listingsFits 4 years$81$42 – $346202150 listingsFits 9 years$150$50 – $241202050 listingsFits 9 years$178$55 – $213201950 listingsFits 8 years$100$72 – $312201850 listingsFits 9 years$75$40 – $213201750 listingsFits 9 years$137$73 – $271201650 listingsFits 9 years$178$55 – $213201550 listingsFits 9 years$75$40 – $213
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Trax AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Trax AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 60% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $120.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2016 tops the table at $178. Parts from 2013–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Trax sits 33% below the Ford F150 ($150), 50% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 60% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Trax parts are priced?
01wide ±294%
Air Bag
$103median
$23$629
02wide ±230%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$485
03wide ±169%
Side Mirror
$120median
$25$430
04wide ±154%
Front Seat
$163median
$45$547
05wide ±155%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$501median
$100$1,655
06wide ±150%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$324
07wide ±185%
Car Radio
$115median
$35$460
08wide ±93%
Steering Wheel
$160median
$40$339
09wide ±266%
Wheels
$125median
$35$700
10wide ±145%
Center Console
$105median
$35$340
11wide ±237%
Headlight Assembly
$385median
$90$1,914
12wide ±152%
Steering Rack
$148median
$30$480
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Trax AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyTrax
F150$150
Trax$100
$50 diff3,295 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyTrax
Class$199
Trax$100
$99 diff2,658 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyTrax
Class$250
Trax$100
$150 diff2,658 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyTrax
1500$133
Trax$100
$33 diff2,631 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyTrax
Elantra$144
Trax$100
$44 diff2,553 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyTrax
Explorer$148
Trax$100
$48 diff2,435 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Chevy Trax AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Trax?
The median asking price is $100 across 372 priced listings from 94 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Trax AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Trax AC compressor replacement typically runs $385–$1,000 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Trax model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 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 Trax AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Trax AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.