Chevy Trax ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $116
- High
- $305
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Trax ignition switch?
Asking prices from 146 salvage yards in 30 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Trax ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Chevy Trax ignition switch costs $20 to $305, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 817 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2026 (17 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$305576 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$295226 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$701 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$10014 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$305 | 576 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$295 | 226 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$70 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$100 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Grade C$70
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$305 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Trax ignition switch is listed
We found priced Chevy Trax ignition switch listings at 146 salvage yards across 30 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 325 listings (28% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $46, while Indiana yards ask $180, 291% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 325 | 10 | $114+15% |
| Texas | 317 | 13 | $52-47% |
| California | 120 | 15 | $100+1% |
| Florida | 104 | 12 | $99 |
| Minnesota | 32 | 8 | $46-54% |
| Ohio | 30 | 5 | $46-54% |
| Michigan | 29 | 12 | $99 |
| Indiana | 25 | 3 | $180+82% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Trax ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Chevy Trax median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Trax ignition switch cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 8 years$100$25 – $3052024100 listingsFits 7 years$186$78 – $2072022100 listingsFits 8 years$99$40 – $1082021100 listingsFits 7 years$104$41 – $2322020100 listingsFits 7 years$118$41 – $2322019100 listingsFits 8 years$46$41 – $2952018100 listingsFits 7 years$118$41 – $2322017100 listingsFits 8 years$46$41 – $295201650 listingsFits 6 years$99$20 – $99201550 listingsFits 7 years$219$45 – $219
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Trax ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Trax ignition switch 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 41% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2015 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Trax sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyTrax
Class$100
Trax$99
$1 diff2,848 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyTrax
Elantra$100
Trax$99
$1 diff2,686 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyTrax
Class$99
Trax$99
$0 diff2,602 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyTrax
RAV4$99
Trax$99
$0 diff2,355 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsChevyTrax
Camry$100
Trax$99
$1 diff2,351 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsChevyTrax
Rogue$99
Trax$99
$0 diff2,230 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Chevywide ±109%
Chevy Camaro
$108median
$24$259
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Colorado
$99median
$25$250
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Cruze
$99median
$25$243
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Impala
$99median
$29$254
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$450
Chevyspread ±57%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$78median
$55$144
Chevyspread ±52%
Chevy Suburban
$78median
$55$136
Chevywide ±117%
Chevy Tahoe
$78median
$50$232
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$25$343
Common questions
Chevy Trax ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Trax?
The median asking price is $99 across 817 priced listings from 146 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Trax ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Chevy Trax ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Trax ignition switch fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.