1996 GEO Tracker

71 complaints on file, page 1 of 4.

1. Filed Aug 25, 2004Failure Aug 25, 2004Ivoryton, CTEngine and engine cooling

   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. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 10089769
2. Filed Dec 18, 2003Failure Jun 1, 2002Omaha, NESeats

   THE HARDWARE THAT HELD THE DRIVER'S SEAT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FAILED, RESULTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK TO BE UNSTABLE AND CONTINUOUSLY FALL BACKWARDS. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 10050700
3. Filed Sep 24, 2003Failure Aug 10, 2003Omaha, NERecliner

   THE FRONT SEAT MECHANISM BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT CAUSING IT TO FALL BACK. THIS IS NOT ONLY VERY DANGEROUS, BUT A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE AND I FEEL THAT IT SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO COST TO ME AS IT A MECHANICAL DEFECT THAT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE VEHICLE TYPE WAS MADE.

   NHTSA complaint 10039506
4. Filed Mar 26, 2002Failure Jun 12, 1999Huber Heights, OHInterior/under dash, Gasoline

   THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER DASH AND ALL EQUIPMENT PANELS QUIT WORKING-NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, BLINKERS, HAZARDS, RADIO,SPEEDOMETER. WHEN STOPPED CAR IDLES DOWN LIGHTS GO DIM AND STALLS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND YOU START TO GO THE FAN BELT SQEALS. NLM

   NHTSA complaint 759845
5. Filed Sep 25, 2001Failure Aug 20, 2001Taylor, MITorque converter

   SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON AFTER 50,000 MILES, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID COMPUTER SAID PROBLEMS WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTOR, COULDNT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. RESET LIGHT, LEFT. SAME DAY SPEEDS OF OVER 55 MPH LIGHT CAME BACK ON. NOW HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. SHIFTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. MAKES HIGH WHINY NOISE (ALMOST LIKE A BELT IS LOOSE). PULLING BAD TO THE RIGHT (EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT). BRAKES HAVE LOCKED TWICE. SEATBELTS LOCK AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN STOPPED. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 752544
6. Filed Sep 10, 2001Failure Sep 6, 2001Hacienda Heights, CAAir bags, Horn

   AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN ON, AND HORN HAS FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM HAD TO DO WITH THE CLOCKSPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 896073
7. Filed Jul 16, 2001Failure Jul 12, 2001Bellville, OHHinge and attachments

   DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IS RUSTED TO POINT WHERE HINGES AND BOLTS ARE COMING RIGHT THROUGH DOOR.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 892936
8. Filed Feb 10, 2001Failure Aug 16, 2000Frisco, TXEngine

   ON 9/24/99 WE HAD OUR TIMING BELT REPLACED AS A PART OF THE 60,000 MAINTENANCE ON OUR CAR. IN AUGUST OF 2000 WE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ACCOMPANIED BY A CLANKING IN THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN TO AN EVENT. WE CHECKED THE CAR IN WITH A DEALER WHO INFORMED US THAT THE BOLT HOLDING THE TIMING BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE CRANK CASE HAD COME UNSCREWED AND TORN APART OUR CRANKCASE. 3 MECHANICS STATED THAT THIS WAS IRREPAIRABLE AND REQUIRED A NEW ENGINE FOR THE CAR. THE DEALER TOLD US THAT THIS SCREW COULD ONLY COME LOOSE DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIMING BELT - SPECIFICALLY THAT THE MECHANIC HAD FAILED TO TIGHTEN IT PROPERLY. WHEN I BROUGH THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF MY MECHABIC, HE PROMPTLY PRODUCED CHEVY'S PUBLISHED REPAIR GUIDE WHICH CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS BOLT IS NOT TO BE UNSCREWED DURING TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. THIS LEAVES ONLY 1 OTHER POSSIBILITY - THE BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY. WHEN I BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION THEY WERE QUITE RUDE AND INFORMED THAT I WAS ON MY OWN SINCE I HAD NOT USED A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. CALLS TO CHEVY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE WERE HANDLED IN THE SAME CONDESCENDING MANNER. EMAILS TO THE COPANY HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. THE COPANY DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE THAT A DEFAULT IN THEIR MANUFACTURING PUT MY FAMILY AT RISK. I AM GETTING YOUR AGENCY INVOLVED FOR 2 REASONS (1) NOTIFY YOU OF THE NEGLIGENCE AND LACK OF CONCERN ON CHEVY'S PART, AND (2) SOLICIT YOUR ASSISTANCE IN RECOVERING THE $3,000 I HAD TO SPEND TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 740715
9. Filed Oct 25, 2000Gradner, MAService brakes, Differential proportional valve

   BRAKE PROPORTION VALVUE LEAKS FLUID, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 873780
10. Filed Oct 6, 2000Failure Oct 6, 2000Bellevue, NEGas recirculation valve (egr valve), Driveshaft, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE, AND MECHANIC SAID THAT ONLY ONE NUT: BOLT WAS HOLDING THE FAN SHROUD ON, THERE WERE SUPPOSE TO BE 4 NUT:BOLTS. *AK FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF. A BOLTS IN PCV VALVE WERE LOOSE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 872488
11. Filed Aug 14, 2000Failure Nov 28, 1999Coalinga, CAFrontalCrash

    WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A COW HEAD-ON FIRST. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 867742
12. Filed Jul 20, 2000Failure Jul 10, 2000Fort Smith, AREngine

    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.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 865792
13. Filed Jun 16, 2000Failure Jun 10, 2000Norwich, NYFrontalCrash

    VEHICLE WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 863720
14. Filed Apr 18, 2000Failure Apr 6, 2000Vacaville, CAFrontalCrash

    CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT A STOP SIGN AND PEDESTRAIN RAN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DRIVER IN VEHICLE IN FRONT JAMMED ON BRAKES SO THAT HE WOULDN'T HIT THE PEDESTRAIN. THEN, CONSUMER APPLIED HER BRAKES AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO OTHER VEHICLE, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 860522
15. Filed Apr 6, 2000Failure Jan 1, 1998Mcbee, SCGasoline

    ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING AT IDLE. DEALER CAN'T HELP. ENGINE ALSO MAKING EXCESSIVE TAPPING NOISE AT START-UP.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 721119
16. Filed Feb 7, 2000Beacon, NYHinge and attachments

    DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE HAS COME OFF THE FRAME OF THE CAR. OWNER CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE. DOOR HAS NOT COME COMPLETELY OFF. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 856348
17. Filed Feb 2, 2000Clayton, INFrontal, Buckle assemblyCrash1 injured

    WHILE DRIVING UNDER SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS AT 20 MPH CONSUMER RAN OFF ROAD INTO A WOODEN FENCE AND A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY/SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK AS THEY SHOULD TO PREVENT INJURY. CONSUMER SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 855996
18. Filed Feb 1, 2000Failure Dec 19, 1997Blue JAY, CAAir conditioner, Manual transmission

    VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, SEVERAL REPAIRS TO TRANSMISSION TO TRY TO REMEDY THE SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED PROPERLY. *MJS

    NHTSA complaint 550679
19. Filed Dec 30, 1999Harmony, PAGasoline

    ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE CAUSE DIFFICULTY TO CONTROL.

    NHTSA complaint 508745
20. Filed Oct 26, 1999Blue JAY, CALugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP TO GET TIRES ROTATED. WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD ON HER WAY HOME WHEN SHE HEARD A GRINDING/CLANKING NOISE. AS SHE APPROCHED A HILL THE NOISE GOT LOUDER. SHE PULLED OVER. THE LUGS: BOLTS HAD CAME OFF THE WHEELS, AND A LUG: NUT WAS MISSING. SHE NOTIFIED THE SHOP THAT SERVICE HER VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 851854