2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

82

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 5 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

13

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER

The 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER has received a total of 82 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (11 complaints), Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (6 complaints), and Suspensionfront (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER

82 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11616661 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash Fire 2 Injuries
The safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was
#11616661 | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | | N/A miles Crash Fire 2 Injuries
The safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was
#11616661 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash Fire 2 Injuries
The safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was
#11366519 | TIRES | | 145,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: AFFINITY TOURING, TIRE SIZE: 205/65/R15, DOT NUMBER: 2R9LDBF. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED THE TIRE BUT SAW NO DAMAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE DAMAGED ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL AND WAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.
#11189764 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 137,570 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT END SWERVED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME AND THAT THE CROSS MEMBER WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER

General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

57911 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE. *TT

00589 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2.5L LE8 ENGINE INTERMITTENT NO OR HARD START. *MJ

010601015A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A FRAYED SERPENTINE BELT AND/OR BELT SQUEAL. *TT

030138018 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR IS NOT COLD ENOUGH. *TT

092903 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

NEW FLEXIBLE SERPENTINE BELT THAT WILL RESOLVE ONLY THE BELT SQUEAL NOISE IN THE 2.0L LITER ENGINES. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

000601006C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A TICK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING DURING COLD OR HOT OPERATION. *TT

030848001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *TT

030864002 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

DOOR LOCKS AND/OR POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. *TT

09302002 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCK AND OR WINDOW SWITCH. *EH

110602 — WHEELS

INFORMATION ON THE SPARE TIRE COVER AND ITS ATTACHED SILK-SCREEN. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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