Me too, I'm finding a arm-rest box comfortably and suitably for Trax. Please help me !

 

For example (below photo), That's on Buick Encore (it's similar the platform of Chevy Trax)

 

We just talked about a armrest from AliExpress here in another post. ( Do you think I can find it now, no) Anyway, the above picture from the encore seems a little low as a arm rest, to me anyway. The post I speak of has a link and the member already purchased and installed the armrest. Cost is about $47 - $56 US plus some shipping should you choose a tracking option. I just have not puled the trigger in it yet. Concerned about surprise brokerage fees into Canada from UPS ? Found it, look in the Do you regret buying Chevy Trax thread, last pages.

 

On the Buick pic above that isn't an arm rest, its just a compartment, there is a fold down arm rest on the seat itself, my Trax had one so does my Buick.

 

FYI,

I ordered a different armrest than the one posted here and another in a different topic. This one was cheaper (on-sale) prior to this post $40 US for everything. I did not need the extra usb connections etc... but this one has a black thread option. I will post when the snail mail delivery option gets to Canada, could not chance added cost of brockerage, duties and taxes using ( faster) delivery options. Here is the address to the armrest.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Upd...-central-Store-content-box-products-interior-Armrest-Storage-Center/32743941804.

 

FYI,

I ordered a different armrest than the one posted here and another in a different topic. This one was cheaper (on-sale) prior to this post $40 US for everything. I did not need the extra usb connections etc... but this one has a black thread option. I will post when the snail mail delivery option gets to Canada, could not chance added cost of brockerage, duties and taxes using ( faster) delivery options. Here is the address to the armrest.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Upd...-central-Store-content-box-products-interior-Armrest-Storage-Center/32743941804.

Do you know how to remove the original armrest ?

 

The aftermarket is starting to catch up with the Trax and the Encore.

 

There is something like 3 million of these things on the road. Lots of stuff out of Korea and China.

Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Tracker
Buick Encore
Holden Trax
Opel Mokka
Vauxhall Mokka

And Peugeot has been promised some out of their purchase with General Motors.

 

I bet we can even reach out to certain aftermarket brands to create parts if we need them, but for that you need a certain amount of owners committed to make it viable to cover all the costs and so they can make some profit, have to keep the lights on!

 

I would love a better center console on the Trax. But the armrest does need a bit more bulk to it tho. I find my passengers are always trying to use it also

 

At this rate from Chevy we'll have to wait for a next gen model. Now if this was Jeep odds are they would develop it and sell under Mopar, too bad Chevy doesn't operate like that. But at least the pros about the Trax far outweigh the cons.

 

I just found this on Ali Express. Its an armrest, storage and has usb's on it, looks pretty good to me. i'm Thinking of getting one in the next few months.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...007.13338.78123.000000000000000&pvid=2ca435b1-b895-4789-af2f-587d01ec07d4&tpp=1

 

Armrest / console arrived today

Update to previous post, armrest ordered March 5 and arrived April 5 from China to Canada. Cost was $40 USD total to my door. I did not see the need for the higher priced model having usb and lights in the back. This model had an option of black stitching rather than the red most others offer. Attached are some pictures of it in the wife's 2014 LT2, it actually looks factory. Why the Trax does not come with this I do not understand ?

 

Update to previous post, armrest ordered March 5 and arrived April 5 from China to Canada. Cost was $40 USD total to my door. I did not see the need for the higher priced model having usb and lights in the back. This model had an option of black stitching rather than the red most others offer. Attached are some pictures of it in the wife's 2014 LT2, it actually looks factory. Why the Trax does not come with this I do not understand ?

Wow that looks great. What site did you buy yours from ?? how does it sit. (does it have pieces that go over the cup holders, and is it secure ?? Id rather ask a bunch of questions before i buy it. and it turns out to be garbage.

 

That armrest looks so perfect and oem and seems like there's an adequate amount of space in the compartment for a cellphone and wallet perhaps?

 

Just bought a 2017 trax and would like to know where you got the arm rest for the center console and could you send a picture thanks

 

I posted the pics on post #13 and included the info on previous posts. If you are looking for the OEM molded splash guards and roof cross rails I have them for sale, send me a pm and we can talk.

 

Its a shame that even in the 2018 model they won't introduce the arm rest.
Seen a picture of what's supposed to be the 2018 model and 2017 will repeat itself

 

I have to agree with the chincy center arm rest...but I knew this going in the door... I had no expectations other than what it is, an entry level crossover & in my case an AWD.....Considering the rebates and the LS model with no options, I felt it was the best bang for the buck... Its not a Honda or Toyota where it will retain its value, or desirability in the used car market.... The value with the Trax is hopefully good reliability at the most inexpensive cost of purchase.... I am fussy with my vehicles and very maintenance conscience I will run the wheels off it back & forth to my other residence which is about 275 miles away.... I am very surprised the Encore has the same chincy armrest.....

 

To be honest, I have a Trax and an Encore and the arm rest is fine for the driver. The reason I thought buying this was a good idea is because the only one time my wife rode in the Trax (She has her own car (G6)) she commented that there was no armrest on the left side of the passenger seat. Well I should have let it go at that because the rest of that long trip we found ourselves sharing that little lean space me at the front of it and her further back. Probably the closest we've ever been in 25 years. She slept most of the way after a late shift and she had her elbow on that armrest 90% of the time and never once interfered with my resting spot. I'm sure GM had real life trials and came to the same conclusions.

 

I don't know if any of these will work for you guys who need an additional arm rest but I figured I would show you what I found.

I bought some stuff off this company for my Buick so far I'm happy with with the things I bought, maybe you will have some luck.

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...holesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20171102081218&SearchText=car+center+arm+rest

 

Too bad it did not meed your expectations, but it is an add on, not an OEM part, correct. To me, if it functions, looks good and is secure, it was worth the $40. I did drill pilot holes first and use different screws (wood) and not those drywall screws you mentioned, it was secured in place. I also was careful not to over tighten the screws since it is only plastic when I assembled mine to avoid those stress cracks. I used some glue and only snugged the assembly screws. Those pictures were taken prior to the final install, unit later secured in place (a little lower in the cup holder) after testing different adjustments. You should have taken a picture of your install to compare. I parted it out and new owner loves having a passenger armrest option now too. Should have tried to sell or, offered it to others here before throwing it in the trash if still usable ?

 

Too bad it did not meet your expectations, but it is an add on, not an OEM part, correct? Should have tried to sell or, offered it to others here before throwing it in the trash if still usable ?

Frankly, if this was garbage to me, why would I pass it on to someone else. It's garbage.

How did you manage to pull the emergency brake with that installed? I use my parking brake daily and this was obstructing the pull action even when the armrest was pushed all the way back.

 

Here's one that looks narrower and solid. Designed for the Holden Trax which is the same only RH drive. At least this one lifts up so you can apply the hand brake.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HOLDEN-TRAX-...onsole-with-storage/391834425285?hash=item5b3b26d7c5:g:PmMAAOxyB9RS1hHM&vxp=mtr

 

Is it hard to remove the existing armrest on order to put in an aftermarket one? I may get an "Armster 2" from a company in the UK.

 

You just lift it out of the way

 

is there a good center console that would fit my 2019 trax premier

is it hard to remove the factory installed arm rest and is there a plug or cover for the hole?

 

Have to admit I did like the one in my ford escape, miss that, it was also a console, to store stuff

 

 

I ordered this alternate type of armrest that also has storage. This one also does wireless charging inside and seems to just barely fit my iPhone XR with a Tech21 case on it. The Tech21 case is pretty thick on the sides, but once you get it in it does wirelessly charge the phone. I am posting up pictures in case anyone was wondering what this type of armrest looks like inside the Trax. One thing I don’t like about it is it sits slanted towards the center due to the way the side of the seat meets the side of the center console. The height is adjustable and the higher you extend it the more slanted it looks. It also seems to partially block the cupholders which it why I never ordered the other type of armrest that others have posted pictures of. I actually like the built in armrest on the Trax. However, my wife will use it from the passenger side because there is no armrest on her side. This way she has her own armrest and I get a little extra storage.

 

Hey, Curious about the storage bin behind the armrest. Is it an aftermarket item that slots into the back cup holder/storage on the centre console? Cheers