1989 GEO TRACKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1989 GEO TRACKER
The 1989 GEO TRACKER has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 GEO TRACKER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 GEO TRACKER, potentially affecting up to 466,902 vehicles.
Recall 95V103007 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 466,902 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 GEO TRACKER
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 GEO TRACKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ENGINE WOULD BE RACING VERY FAST. THE RPMS ARE HIGH. THE VEHICLE IS FINE WHEN FIRST STARTING UP. AFTER GETTING WARMED UP & WOULD START TO MOVE, THAT'S WHEN ENGINE WOULD RACE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO GARAGE TO CHECK IT OUT. *AK
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS UNSATISFACTORY.
SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND ROLL CAGE COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBLET RETRACTER DOESN'T WORK. WOULD NOT OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE ROOF LATCHES BROKE AND THE CONVERTABLE ROOF BEGAN TO FLY OFF. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 GEO TRACKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 GEO TRACKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 GEO TRACKER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 GEO TRACKER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1989 GEO TRACKER.
Other Model Years of the GEO TRACKER
- 1986 GEO TRACKER — 1 complaint
- 1988 GEO TRACKER — 0 complaints
- 1989 GEO TRACKER (current)
- 1990 GEO TRACKER — 27 complaints
- 1991 GEO TRACKER — 21 complaints
- 1992 GEO TRACKER — 20 complaints
- 1993 GEO TRACKER — 35 complaints
- 1994 GEO TRACKER — 56 complaints
Other GEO Models
- GEO METRO — 805 total complaints
- GEO PRIZM — 795 total complaints
- GEO STORM — 346 total complaints
- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints