Chevrolet Tracker Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Chevrolet Tracker — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Good | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2003 | Avoid | — | 53 | 11 | 10 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2002 | Caution | — | 40 | 5 | 4 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2001 | Avoid | — | 58 | 2 | 1 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2000Worst | Avoid | — | 60 | 10 | 12 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 1999 | Avoid | — | 55 | 6 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1998 | Good | — | 10 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 1997 | Excellent | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1996 | Excellent | — | 4 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1995 | Excellent | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 1994Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1993 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1992 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Tires | Full report → |
13 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 294 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chevrolet Tracker Reliability
What year Tracker has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 60 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2000 report for specific defects.
Is the Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
The Chevrolet Tracker has accumulated 294 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1994 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Tracker.
What are the most common Tracker problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Suspension (49 reports), Structure (43 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (26 reports), Power Train (25 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Tracker has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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