1999 Chevrolet Tracker: problems, recalls and reliability

“Driving on highway when the front suspension began to shudder violently. Applying brakes caused vehicle to swerve to the left. Inspection showed that front control arm mount had separated completely from the crossmember due to corrosion. Called chevrolet customer service and was told in carefully parsed words that according to my VIN there was no coverage or recall despite what I have found on lin: special coverage adjustment - front suspension crossmember corrosion #06186 - (10/17/2007) 1999-2004 chevrolet tracker. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2010

“1999 chevy tracker front crossmember rusted through from the inside causing the car to pull very hard when braking. There was a recall on certain VIN #'s for this vehicle but mine was not part of the recall. I did develop the problem though. The front crossmember is rusted out from the inside and is just about to break off. This could have been very dangerous causing a loss of control of the vehicle. I reported to gm and they said they can do nothing to help. The vehicle does not have rust on the bottom of the vehicle yet this part completely rusted through. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2010

“1999 chevy tracker sub frame rotted out. On driver side. Vehicle shook violently and pulled very hard to the right. Almost drove off the road and crashed. Did not find any recalls. Chevy said the sell many of these parts but no recalls for problems. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2009

“Recently had service bulletin #06186, NHTSA # 10023633 performed on vehicle, regarding rusted and corroded front crossmember. When I got the vehicle home and was inspecting the work, I noticed that the engine oil pan is also very rusted and corroded to where oil is seeping though the metal. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2008

“No accident resulting. Vehicle handling affected as well as braking, car was taken to a repair shop. The front cross-member, right side, where the lower control arm is secured rusted and broke in 2 pieces. Causing loss of control. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · May 2007

“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tracker. The contact's vehicle had the same failure as others who own the same vehicle. The failure was derived from corrosion of the cross members. He stated that the suspension corroded on the right side of the vehicle, causing it to switch lanes and veer off the road at 40 mph. He has not been able to get in contact with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2007

“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tracker. The air conditioner in her vehicle would not work. The dealer replaced the compressor, condenser, and the vacuum however; the air conditioner would not work. The cost of the repairs was $6,000. She was also advised that the fan needed to be replaced and the cost of the repairs was $700. The failure has been ongoing since august 2005. The current mileage was 96,000 and the failure mileage was 86,000. The vehicle date of purchase and dealer address information was unavailable.”Owner report · Equipment · Aug 2005