1999 GEO TRACKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 GEO TRACKER
The 1999 GEO TRACKER has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), Power Trainclutch Assembly (3 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 GEO TRACKER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 GEO TRACKER, potentially affecting up to 31,775 vehicles.
Recall 99V273001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 30,605 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH...
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 98V324001 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 1,158 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.
View full details →Recall 98V329000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE WINDSHIELD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY NOT MEET THE WINDSHIELD RETENTION DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 GEO TRACKER
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GEO TRACKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GEO TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS ROTTED OUT AND CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE. THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH FRONT CROSS MEMBERS DESIGNED AND MADE BY SUZUKI, WHICH RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION. NHTSA ACTION # EA06018 WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,300.
ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS. *JB
MY CHEVROLET/GEO TRACKER HAD A ARECAL ISSUED ON IT. HOWEVER THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR IT PRIOR TO SALING IT THOUGH THE TITLE EXPLICITLY STATED THEY MUST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?. *AK
MY CHEVROLET/GEO TRACKER HAD A ARECAL ISSUED ON IT. HOWEVER THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR IT PRIOR TO SALING IT THOUGH THE TITLE EXPLICITLY STATED THEY MUST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?. *AK
MY CHEVROLET/GEO TRACKER HAD A ARECAL ISSUED ON IT. HOWEVER THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR IT PRIOR TO SALING IT THOUGH THE TITLE EXPLICITLY STATED THEY MUST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?. *AK
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1999 GEO TRACKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GEO TRACKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GEO TRACKER
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 GEO TRACKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01832 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
372LE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NO FIRST GEAR. *MR
260901 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION KEY MAY BIND IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION. *SLC
99002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A NO-START CONDITION IN COLD WHEATER (5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR COLDER). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GEO TRACKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEO TRACKER
- 1994 GEO TRACKER — 56 complaints
- 1995 GEO TRACKER — 68 complaints
- 1996 GEO TRACKER — 103 complaints
- 1997 GEO TRACKER — 35 complaints
- 1998 GEO TRACKER — 27 complaints
- 1999 GEO TRACKER (current)
- 2000 GEO TRACKER — 8 complaints
- 2001 GEO TRACKER — 2 complaints
- 2002 GEO TRACKER — 1 complaint
Other GEO Models
- GEO METRO — 805 total complaints
- GEO PRIZM — 795 total complaints
- GEO STORM — 346 total complaints
- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints