2001 Chevrolet Tracker: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 83 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (15% of complaints); the 1999 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly
0
recalls
83
owner complaints
1
fire reports
72,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaigns1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)15% · 12 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)15% · 12 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)12% · 10 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)10% · 8 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)9% · 7 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)9% · 7 complaints
“The contact owns a Graco Safety Seat, Model Number: 2203450, Model Type: N/A manufactured 04/11/2024. The contact stated that the safety seat was being used in a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that while attempting to remove her [XXX]granddaughter from the safety seat, the chest clip was stuck and failed to release from the chest buckle, causing the contact to maneuver and to slide her granddaughter out of the safety seat. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The safety seat was not replaced. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Child Seat · Jun 2024
“Inside tie rod end do not line up properly with outside tie rod ends are fine and in a sharp turn it cause the front to shake very bad I can lift 300 lb and it took everything I had to control it from rolling over. Mechanic said I muscled the metal in to place and damage both inside tie rods ends only. I have no replaced them yet not sure what to do. I if I had not been strong enough to bend the medal there would have been a wreck. I been know break and bend parts like this before.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2019
“Passenger front lower control arm mounting bracket has detached from the front crossmember. Happened today march 28th 2017. Vehicle was originally sold and driven in north missouri. Does have considerable rust, but didn't know the suspension mounting point would break free? I was a few blocks from my residence when it happened and no injuries occurred. It happened on north side dr. In fort worth,tx. Overcast, dry pavement on traffic. I hit bumps on railroad crossing and quite a few potholes.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2017
Show 7 more owner reports
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tracker. While driving at approximately 35 mph, oil leaked from the vehicle. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the engine and smelled a strong oil odor. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer stated the valve covers leaked oil onto the exhaust and caused smoke to emit from the engine. Updated 03/07/16.*jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the webbing for both front seat belts failed to extend enough to secure over the occupants body. In 2003, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 01v124000 (seat belts). The failure recurred and the vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to shake and wobble from side to side without warning. The brakes were applied and the contact was able to pull over. The vehicle was then taken to an automotive shop where it was diagnosed that the suspension cross member was rusted completely. The dealer was contacted and they did not acknowledge the failure due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired with a new suspension cross member and control bushing. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 113,925.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the front end of the frame exhibited significant rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they welded the damaged frame for a temporary repair and advised that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 07/08/11”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2011
“We have a 2001 chevy tracker with the rusted crossmember/subframe that chevrolet won't repair. I think this is definitely a safety issue. I called chevy reps. And all I got was " were sorry" but the car is 1200 miles over the limit for repairs. We took ours to our local mechanic for regular maintenance and they found the rusted crossmember and advised us to not drive the vehicle, it was not safe. So now we without a very needed car. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2010
“While driving within the city in winter, the windshield suddenly became fogged over and the smell of coolant was noticed inside the vehicle. I was unable to see out the windshield and had to pull over. After parking I noticed a small drip of coolant under the center console. A local independent garage found the heater core to be ruptured. The heater core was replaced. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2010
“Airbag did not deploy on chevy tracker 2001 after being rear ended at 100 mph while traveling at a speed of 69 mph and hit the center divider head on. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
How other years compare
Check your exact Tracker by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Tracker problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 72,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.