2002 Chevrolet Tracker: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (18% of complaints).
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0
recalls
59
owner complaints
3
fire reports
84,849
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 84,849 mi)3 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)18% · 10 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)16% · 9 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)12% · 7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9% · 5 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)7% · 4 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7% · 4 complaints
“The safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The front end swerved and the contact had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed extensive rust on the frame and that the cross member was fractured. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2019
“Rear brakes keep failing, they failed yesterday for the third time in about 8,000 miles. They also discontinued a part for the rear brakes. Cannot find the part anywhere. Was driving and heard a noise coming from the left rear, pulled over and it was the brakes. Have to pump the brakes to stop.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2018
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“After a collision where my tracker hit another vehicle at around 55 mph on a highway, my vehicle hit dead on to the side of another (t-bone) and my sensor should have triggered my airbags and did not.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2017
“Front suspension crossmember for chevy trackeris nothing but rust. It won't pass inspection and the garage said there must have not been a coating put on it for it to be rusted through and falling apart.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2015
“I was driving on a two-way residential street, just picked up our two youngest grandson's from school, when the passenger side tire jammed, very unexpectedly, up in the area between the engine and frame of the tracker. The tracker went mid air, and then rolled. Consumer handwriting is illegible. .updated 07/02/14 *bf”Owner report · Structure · May 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The contact later noticed that the front sub frame bracket was fractured due to rust corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, she was advised that all of the cross members were corroded. The technician stated that the bushings, and the front and center cross members needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who stated that the statute of limitations for their voluntary program mentioned in NHTSA action number: ea06018 (suspension) had passed and the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 84,849. Updated 12/23/13*lj”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the drivers seat belt clip did not release from he buckle. The contact was unable to use the drivers seatbelt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection, who noticed that the front cross member was completely rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. ...updated 05/29/13 *bf updated 06/12/2013 *js”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. The most complained-about area is structure (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Tracker problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 84,849 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.