Chevrolet Tracker Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chevrolet Tracker model year (1992–2004) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chevrolet Tracker Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 60 complaints
12 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem score: 84
0 recalls · 53 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 73
0 recalls · 55 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 65
Best Chevrolet Tracker Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: TIRES
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 2
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Chevrolet Tracker — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 8 | 3 | — | 14 | Good |
| 2003 | 0 | 53 | 10 | — | 73 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 0 | 40 | 4 | — | 48 | Caution |
| 2001 | 0 | 58 | 1 | — | 60 | Avoid |
| 2000 | 0 | 60 | 12 | — | 84 | Avoid |
| 1999 | 0 | 55 | 5 | — | 65 | Avoid |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 3 | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
All 13 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chevrolet Tracker Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Tracker models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Tracker should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker if possible. It has 0 recalls, 60 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 84 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Tracker to buy?+
The 1992 Chevrolet Tracker is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Tracker has the fewest problems?+
The 1992, 1993, 1997 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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