1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER
The 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERAL LACERATIONS, FRACTURED HER LEFT ARM AND INJURED HER BACK. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. THE VEHICLE HAD COOPER TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES OF THE FAILED INCIDENT. A POLICE OFFICER CONCLUDED THAT THE CRASH RESULTED FROM TIRE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 11/25/08. *LJ UPDATED 11/25/08. *JB
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TIE ROD FAIL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
CONUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE VERY EASILY ROLLED OVER, ALSO DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99089 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
GENERAL MOTOR HAS DECIDED THAT THE OWNER MANUALS CONTAIN INCOMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOWING THE VEHICLED FROM THE REAR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRACKER
- 1992 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 1 complaint
- 1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 1 complaint
- 1995 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 3 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 12 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 15 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 82 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 160 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 105 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER — 82 complaints
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