1996 GEO Tracker problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 1996 GEO Tracker with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 22.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 10.7%.
Complaints103
Crashes19
Fires1
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 22.3% · 23
Air bags 10.7% · 11
Power train 8.7% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 7.8% · 8
Equipment 6.8% · 7
Electrical system 5.8% · 6
Suspension 5.8% · 6
Seat belts 4.9% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 39 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
In owners' own words
While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed liquid underneath the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once. Engine and engine cooling
While driving vehicle on freeway about 55mph, vehicle would suddenly stall or die out for reason; would have to restart vehicle after coasting to side of road; would happen periodically. Took to dealer 3 times & claimed that problem fixed, but problem still exists. Engine and engine cooling
Engine started making a rattling noise. The consumer found out it was 2 slung rod in the engine from a mechanic. Consumer started rebuilding engine because the crankshaft on trackers aren't reusable. Chevrolet really hasn't given any information why it happened. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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