2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

98

Owner Complaints

26 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER

The 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER has received a total of 98 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (17 complaints), Air Bags (4 complaints), and Electrical System (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER

98 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 4
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11434068 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
CORROSION AND RUST PROOFING CAUSING THE SUBFRAME AND CONTROL ARMS TO CORRODE AND DETACH
#11270495 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 11,300 miles
FUSES AND BRAKERS KEEP POPPING/BLOWING ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. WHEN POPPED THE VEHICLE LOSES THE ABILITY FOR THE BRAKES TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTER WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO USE THE HORN. RECENTLY I HAD A DIFFERENT FUSE POP THAT CUT ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS AFFECTING SOME ON THE OUTSIDE. THE FOLLOWING FAILED. THE BREAK LIGHTS WERE NOT VISIBLE WHEN TURNED ON OR WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK, EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID NOT WORK, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTING FAILED, DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK, WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR THE LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN ON INSIDE OF THE CAR, WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED I HAD TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE SHIFTER BY GOING UNDERNEATH OF THE SHIFTER AND RELEASING THE LOCK WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK AND THEN MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AT THE SAME TIME TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. THESE HAVE BEEN RECURRING ISSUES WITH REGULAR SHOP MATNEINCE THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 135000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. IT HAS PLENTY OF LIFE IN IT AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR THESE CONTINUED ISSUES. HELP!!!
#11270495 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 11,300 miles
FUSES AND BRAKERS KEEP POPPING/BLOWING ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. WHEN POPPED THE VEHICLE LOSES THE ABILITY FOR THE BRAKES TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTER WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO USE THE HORN. RECENTLY I HAD A DIFFERENT FUSE POP THAT CUT ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS AFFECTING SOME ON THE OUTSIDE. THE FOLLOWING FAILED. THE BREAK LIGHTS WERE NOT VISIBLE WHEN TURNED ON OR WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK, EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID NOT WORK, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTING FAILED, DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK, WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR THE LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN ON INSIDE OF THE CAR, WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED I HAD TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE SHIFTER BY GOING UNDERNEATH OF THE SHIFTER AND RELEASING THE LOCK WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK AND THEN MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AT THE SAME TIME TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. THESE HAVE BEEN RECURRING ISSUES WITH REGULAR SHOP MATNEINCE THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 135000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. IT HAS PLENTY OF LIFE IN IT AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR THESE CONTINUED ISSUES. HELP!!!
#11270495 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 11,300 miles
FUSES AND BRAKERS KEEP POPPING/BLOWING ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. WHEN POPPED THE VEHICLE LOSES THE ABILITY FOR THE BRAKES TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTER WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO USE THE HORN. RECENTLY I HAD A DIFFERENT FUSE POP THAT CUT ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS AFFECTING SOME ON THE OUTSIDE. THE FOLLOWING FAILED. THE BREAK LIGHTS WERE NOT VISIBLE WHEN TURNED ON OR WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK, EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID NOT WORK, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTING FAILED, DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK, WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR THE LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN ON INSIDE OF THE CAR, WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED I HAD TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE SHIFTER BY GOING UNDERNEATH OF THE SHIFTER AND RELEASING THE LOCK WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK AND THEN MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AT THE SAME TIME TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. THESE HAVE BEEN RECURRING ISSUES WITH REGULAR SHOP MATNEINCE THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 135000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. IT HAS PLENTY OF LIFE IN IT AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR THESE CONTINUED ISSUES. HELP!!!
#11270277 | AIR BAGS | | 200,000 miles
MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. THERE ARE NO CODES, AND THE MECHANICS CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THIS.

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Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER

General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

093003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

SERPENTINE BELT FRAYING AND/OR SHREDDING. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

062603 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

A CONCERN OF WINDOWS THAT MAY NOT FUNCTION AT ALL WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE. THIS IS A SERVICE VOICEMAIL. *TT

062003 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

LUGGAGE RACK INSTALLATION AS A DEALER INSTALLED OPTION. *TT

052303 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

PART ALERT RELATED TO THE TICK NOISE ON ENGINE START UP. *TT

260702 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER

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

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