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Chevrolet Tracker problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Tracker from 1990 to 2004: 411 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2000 (109), 2001 (83), 2003 (69). Best fuel economy: 24 mpg combined (2000).

Chevrolet Tracker
Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Suspension99
Body & structure84
Airbags47
Engine & cooling45
Electrical38
Steering35
Brakes (hydraulic)34
Transmission & drivetrain33

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199001–
199201–
199301–
199503–
199607–
199704–
199801022
199904923
2000010924
200108322
200205922
200306922
200401518

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Tracker?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2000 (109), 2001 (83), 2003 (69).

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Tracker had?

Across 1990–2004, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).