Used Chevy Trax tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Trax tailgate?

Asking prices from 180 salvage yards in 20 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 23, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Trax tailgate

What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →

Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary

A used Chevy Trax tailgate costs $125 to $1,414, with a median asking price of $385. Based on 637 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Chevy Trax tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$125
Average
$489
High
$1,414
840 listings observed · 637 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Regional supply

Where the Chevy Trax tailgate is listed

We found priced Chevy Trax tailgate listings at 180 salvage yards across 20 states. California supplies the most, with 152 listings (23% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $300, while Texas yards ask $550, 83% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California15227$399+4%
Arizona11917$375-3%
Illinois8920$401+4%
Florida8925$300-22%
Texas8237$550+43%
Nevada437$459+19%
Indiana3712$451+17%
New Mexico134$306-21%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $385 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Trax tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$385
Chevy Trax median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$530–$910
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

privacy tint glass (opt AKO)42 listingsInterchange 2015–2022$385$150 – $600
solar glass (opt AKP)41 listingsInterchange 2015–2022$399$172 – $995

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Trax tailgate cost by year?

$248$504$760$1,016$1,2732015201620172018201920202021202220242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Trax tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Trax tailgate 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, privacy tint glass (opt AKO), lists at a $385 median, while solar glass (opt AKP) commands $399, a 4% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $275, while 2025 tops the table at $1,212. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Trax sits 65% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 11% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 48% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used tailgate: what to check

  1. Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
  2. Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
  3. Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
  4. Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
  5. Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.

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How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Trax?

The median asking price is $385 across 637 priced listings from 180 yards. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $275.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Trax tailgate?

Using a used part, a Chevy Trax tailgate replacement typically runs $530–$910 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $385, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Trax tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Trax Tailgate Cost — From $125 to $1,414