Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker peaked in 2002, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Chevrolet Tracker
SUV, 4x2, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Feb 1, 1999 to Feb 6, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints10Close to the median 1998 suv
Severity index0.01998 suvs average 14.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
30% of complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 6, 2004Failure Feb 6, 2004Bossier City, LAAutomatic (asc)
POOR STABILITY WHILE DRIVING UNDER WINDY CONDITIONS. FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS BEING BLOWN OFF THE ROAD AND THAT A CORRECTION COULD LEAD TO AN "OVER-CORRECTION". EVEN A LIGHT WIND (10 KPH) CAUSES THIS FEELING.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10056672 - Filed Sep 23, 2002Failure Mar 4, 2002Arizona City, AZGasoline
MY VEHICLE WAS RUINED BY A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. I TOOK IT FOR A SMALL OIL GASKET LEAK AND NOW THE CAR HAS NO POWER AND ANOTHER DEALERSHIP SAID THE GAS WAS IN THE OIL AND THAT MY VEHICLE BELONGS IN A JUNKYARD. I HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED UPON REQUEST. NLM
NHTSA complaint 767617 - Filed Jul 9, 2002Failure Feb 2, 2002Shelby Township, MIPark/neutral start interlock switch, Column shift
THE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, LOCK-UP SOLENOID HAS FAILED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FIRST UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING, THIS IS AN EMISSIONS/DRIVEABILITY/ECONOMY RELATED COMPONENT. I AM NOW EXPERIENCING VERY POOR MILEAGE AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE RUNNING INCREASINGLY POOR AS WELL. DRIVEABILITY SEEMS TO BE SUFFERING. THE DEALER STATES "NOTHING CAN BE DONE." - IS THIS TRUE?*AK
NHTSA complaint 763986 - Filed Jul 3, 2002Failure Jun 15, 2002Rahway, NJClutch assembly
FAILURE OCCURRED OUT OF WARRANTY TIME PERIOD BUT WELL WITHIN MILAGE WARRANTY. 3/36 MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 763816 - Filed Jun 21, 2002Virginia Beach, VAElectrical system, Emission control, Manual transmission
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LIKE A FLICKERING DOME LIGHT AND BLOWN OUT MARKER LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL ALSO FAILED. *YH
NHTSA complaint 566173 - Filed Feb 14, 2002Failure Feb 1, 2002Burlington, WVSeat belts
FABRIC OF BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS IS TEARING, SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8004061 - Filed Aug 13, 2001Failure Aug 11, 2001Clinton, NJGasoline
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND LOST ALL POWER.*AK *JB
NHTSA complaint 894135 - Filed Apr 5, 2000Failure Nov 1, 1998Smyrna, GAElectrical system, Frame and members
DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HAVE POOR STABILITY, WHILE DRIVING WIND INTERFERENCE CAUSES CONTROL DIFFICULTY AND PROBLEMS DUE TO LIGHT WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS
NHTSA complaint 551757 - Filed Nov 24, 1999Smyrna, GAElectrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL. YH
NHTSA complaint 549708 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Tujunga, CAService brakes, Foundation components, Tires
TIRES AND BRAKES EXPERIENCE POOR PERFORMANCE, SEVERAL TIMES CONSUMER HAS FELT OUT OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO SLIPPAGE. YH
NHTSA complaint 607397
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
26 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Recalls - 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. - PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Rec… - PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Rec… - PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve … - 17NA073 Sep 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. - PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve … - PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Reco… - 17NA073 Feb 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. - PIC4696C May 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve… - 17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. - 05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. - PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve … - PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve … - PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Reco… - 16NA260 Aug 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS. - 990730016A Oct 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT - 01832 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
372LE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NO FIRST GEAR. *MR - 000089008E Oct 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. … - 000089008B Sep 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. … - 000851001 Sep 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT - 000089008A May 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA CAVALIER. … - 99089 Feb 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL MOTOR HAS DECIDED THAT THE OWNER MANUALS CONTAIN INCOMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOWING THE VEHICLED FROM THE REAR. *TT - 990940004 Jan 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT - 831501 Apr 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR PERFORMANCE OR LACK OF POWER AFTER A PERIOD OF SUSTAINED DRIVING IN LIGHT SNOW. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.