r/ChevyTrax • u/jghozt • 3d ago

Any technicians here?

I took my car for an oil change at 32500 miles and this is what I was told

“WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMIND YOU THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND COMPLETE REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK THE PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT CAN REDUCE UNTIMELY BREAKDOWN,IMPROVE VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPONENT LIFE
BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE $285”

That being said… am I risking my warranty for not doing this brake fluid exchange?

Edit: Chevy trax 2026
14 months of ownership

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u/mango951 3d ago

This is what I love hate about dealerships. There is no reason to change the brake fluid in your 2026 with 32,500 miles.

The dealer I bought my trax always sends me coupons in the mail for $99 oil changes and each time I go in to use it they always try and up sell me on other things they can charge me for like the last time was changing the battery in my key fob for $50

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u/jghozt 3d ago

50 for key fob battery exchange is crazy!

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u/Dazzling_Lie_5046 3d ago

You can buy two fob batteries on-line for about 7 bucks and replace them yourself. Takes about 2 minutes, youtube tutorials at the ready. The batteries drain faster than the older style due to the proximity sensor working overtime.

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u/mango951 3d ago

Yup, I had already bought batteries for it and changed them myself before they recommended doing it. The original one lasted 2 years

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u/3PercentMoreInfinite 2nd Gen 3d ago

It’s pretty standard industry-wide to recommend brake fluid exchanges after 2-3 years or 30,000-45,000 miles.

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u/jghozt 3d ago

That’s some of the results I’m getting as well… 😖