Chevy Trax engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $105
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Trax engine computer?
Asking prices from 50 salvage yards in 8 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Chevy Trax engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Chevy Trax engine computer costs $30 to $343, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 375 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$82
Grade B (good)$82
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$343221 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$33959 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20095 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$343 | 221 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$339 | 59 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 95 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$82
Grade B$82
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Trax engine computer is listed
We found priced Chevy Trax engine computer listings at 50 salvage yards across 8 states. Florida supplies the most, with 119 listings (32% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $50, while Illinois yards ask $146, 192% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 119 | 9 | $50-37% |
| California | 101 | 23 | $75-6% |
| Arizona | 72 | 6 | $104+30% |
| Illinois | 56 | 3 | $146+83% |
| Texas | 22 | 5 | $80 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $80 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Trax engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- Chevy Trax median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, (1.4L), VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)45 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$50$40 – $85
Electronic Control Module, (1.4L), VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV)37 listingsInterchange 2017–2021$50$30 – $207
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Trax engine computer cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$110$50 – $247202450 listingsFits 5 years$82$82 – $343202213 listingsFits 4 years$94$94 – $1862021100 listingsFits 8 years$50$30 – $207202050 listingsFits 5 years$50$30 – $207201935 listingsFits 4 years$80$45 – $190201850 listingsFits 5 years$146$51 – $175201750 listingsFits 5 years$75$40 – $200201635 listingsFits 6 years$100$65 – $200201550 listingsFits 6 years$75$65 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Trax engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Trax engine computer 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.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2018 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2017–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Trax sits 29% below the Honda Accord ($112), 28% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 37% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsChevyTrax
Accord$112
Trax$80
$32 diff8,580 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsChevyTrax
Civic$111
Trax$80
$31 diff8,415 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsChevyTrax
Elantra$126
Trax$80
$46 diff7,971 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsChevyTrax
Pilot$125
Trax$80
$45 diff5,488 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsChevyTrax
Tucson$156
Trax$80
$76 diff5,181 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsChevyTrax
F250$250
Trax$80
$170 diff4,540 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Chevyspread ±56%
Chevy Camaro
$146median
$85$249
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Colorado
$100median
$25$445
Chevywide ±83%
Chevy Cruze
$146median
$52$294
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Equinox
$100median
$25$343
Chevyspread ±22%
Chevy Impala
$146median
$111$175
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Malibu
$99median
$35$306
Chevywide ±139%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$150median
$40$457
Chevywide ±123%
Chevy Suburban
$150median
$40$410
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$135median
$40$400
Chevywide ±158%
Chevy Traverse
$89median
$50$331
Common questions
Chevy Trax engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Chevy Trax?
The median asking price is $80 across 375 priced listings from 50 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $82. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Trax engine computer?
Using a used part, a Chevy Trax engine computer replacement typically runs $175–$530 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $80, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Trax engine computer fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.