2003 Chevrolet Tracker: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 69 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (25% of complaints).
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0
recalls
69
owner complaints
1
fire reports
70,941
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: suspension (25%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)25% · 17 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)10% · 7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)7% · 5 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)6% · 4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)6% · 4 complaints
Seat Belts6% · 4 complaints
“Vehicle has a known and serious safety manufacturing defect previously covered under a "special coverage - #06186" for corrosion and rust proofing causing the subframe and control arms corrode and detach. Gm refuses to honor previously expired special coverage and considers this an "out of pocket" expense.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. While driving approximately 55 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle veered to the left and the front driver side wheel began to shake. While inspecting under the vehicle, the contact discovered that the a-arm suspension fractured due to rust and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. While driving approximately 20 mph, the front suspension arm and the cross member fractured. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic discovered that the front mount arm had extensive rust and corrosion to the point that the part deteriorated and fractured, including the cross member. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: ea06018 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj updated 11/16/2017*cn”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2015
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“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. The contact had to merge to the side of the road in order to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front suspension was severely corroded causing the front lower frame to separate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. ...updated 04/08/15 updated 04/14/15”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2015
“I was driving home all of sudden my car just stalled out no electrical system no steering no brakes. I was driving 35mph when this happened in which put me in a ditch in which my car rolled over.I think it was faulty ignition/electrical system I believe the maker g.m. Is responsible for my car body repair or replacement of car. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2014
“The front crossmember of my 2003 tracker rusted away and know is undriveable. Guess it is a well known promblem on these vehicles. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle cross member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,941.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the daytime running lamps failed to deactivate. The contact had to remove the fuses in order for the lights to dim. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the cause of failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 240,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2014
“While driving the car the wheel started pulling to the right.after that the steering wheel began to go back and forth a bit and felt shaking..we have owned this car since it was new.there was no previous warning of a problem.I looked under the car and the cross member was rotted out. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The contact indicated that after restarting the engine the vehicle would operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who diagnosed that the defect was caused by a faulty ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 20 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. The most complained-about area is suspension (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Tracker problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 70,941 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.