2004 Chevrolet Tracker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
15 complaints5 involved a crash4 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension · Unknown or other
I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was…
I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was scraping the car so I offered him scrap value but little to my knowledge that the total frame is rotted from inside to out and on driving it home it thumped, shook rattled and scared the crap out of me. I had no idea being a car person all my life that this vehicle would be allowed on the road with only 84k on it it is undriveable and even a pro welder would not work on it.
- Air bags
Takata inflators recall did not inflate on impact
- Air bags
The airbags are not listed on the recall. How even on dec 19, 2016 this vehicle was totaled in a front end crash. None of the airbags deployed, the drivers side seatbelt came loose.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not notify the contact of a manufacturer's service campaign for rust and corrosion on the cross member. The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the vehicle failed. The inspector indicated that the…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not notify the contact of a manufacturer's service campaign for rust and corrosion on the cross member. The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the vehicle failed. The inspector indicated that the cross member bar had extensive rust and corrosion, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the statute had expired for the manufacturer's service campaign for the cross member. The contact was uncertain if either a dealer or a mechanic would repair the vehicle to pass an inspection. The approximate failure mileage was 45,932.
- Steering · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension
Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side…
Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side control arm had broke free. I had the car towed to the nearest chevrolet dealer and was told the vehicle was three months past the extended coverage. I had the tracker checked previously for this problem when I received a letter from chevrolet about a possible issue and was told there was not an issue with my car. Really! If chevrolet knew there was a safety issue, it should have been repaired to begin with. *tr
- Service brakes · Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the brake dust shield on the rear brakes became corroded. The contact wanted to repair the vehicle however the manufacturer informed him that the part was obsolete and not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
- Structure › Body · Suspension
My car IS in excellent shape I store it right and wash all the salt off during winter there was no corrosion or at least I thought until I was driving down the road the car started shaking violently causing me to go off the road and hit a tree come to find out my front crossmember was extrrememly…
My car IS in excellent shape I store it right and wash all the salt off during winter there was no corrosion or at least I thought until I was driving down the road the car started shaking violently causing me to go off the road and hit a tree come to find out my front crossmember was extrrememly corroded but the metal right next to it was not corroded at all so they used inferior metal the accident damaged the fenders bumper and lights it also destroyed my sway bar links struts and strut mounts I take good care of my car and when I called chevy the told me they knew about it and that the would not do anything about it. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed the front of end into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered contusions and bruising to the torso region. A police report was…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed the front of end into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered contusions and bruising to the torso region. A police report was taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. updated 04/22/14*lj the consumer stated she hit a patch of ice while driving, she veered off the highway lost control of the vehicle, and flipped over 3 times. Update 04/24/14
- Air bags
Myself and 2 daughters were in a head on wreck 2/04/2010 when a guy pulled out in front of us, neither of the airbags deployed. My daughter hit the windshield and I hit the steering wheel and dash. The pregnant one was thankfully in the back seat. *Tr
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
The lower arm control problems and air conditioning unit with my vehicle, chevrolet tracker 2004. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated excessively while the engine was started. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who could not duplicate the problem. the contact was concerned about the dealership inspection because the problem persisted and it represented a safety risk if the vehicle would shift to drive position.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The sales man , jam jamison sold me this car which was brand new when I got it. This car has been giving me so many problems. The car's transmission does not work at all. I have tried so many times to fix the car but it just comes back to me the same way. When I run the car the transmission makes a…
The sales man , jam jamison sold me this car which was brand new when I got it. This car has been giving me so many problems. The car's transmission does not work at all. I have tried so many times to fix the car but it just comes back to me the same way. When I run the car the transmission makes a really loud noise. Also while I'm driving the car it just turns off all of the sudden I have took the car to the mechanic, and done all the maintenance the car needs the car just does not function right. *jb
- Power train › Axle assembly
Squeak from front axel/power train during cold ambient temperatures. *Jb
- Suspension
The tires were replaced four times in order to stop the vibration. Vehicle vibrated when going 65-70 mph . dealer stated no defects were found on the vehicle. *ak *nm
- Steering › Rack and pinion
I purchased a new 2004 chevy tracker. I had put 260 miles on it in short trips. on march 26, 2004 I was attempting to back up and turn left to leave a large parking lot in a rural area. my attempts to turn the wheels failed. while turning the sterring wheel the tires moved on an inch or so.…
I purchased a new 2004 chevy tracker. I had put 260 miles on it in short trips. on march 26, 2004 I was attempting to back up and turn left to leave a large parking lot in a rural area. my attempts to turn the wheels failed. while turning the sterring wheel the tires moved on an inch or so. the sterring wheel "chevy logo" was upside down. the car was towed to the dealership and I was finally told that "four pins had fallen out of the sterring mechanism." I was livid. I had been driving all over the place with my grandchildren along and if I had been anywhere else beside this rural location we could have all been killed. I refused to leave with the car and insisted on a new one. after several hours of debate a sales manager took matters into his own hands and told me that gm would buy the car back. it took two weeks to get all of the paperwork complete but the new one IS mine. I hope this was a fluke and I am glad to be alive.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front suspension crossmember corrosion
In october 2007, gm initiated a special coverage program for all my 1999 through 2004 chevrolet tracker vehicles sold or currently registered in salt-belt states.the program extends the warranty coverage for front suspension crossmember corrosion to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm IS administering…
In october 2007, gm initiated a special coverage program for all my 1999 through 2004 chevrolet tracker vehicles sold or currently registered in salt-belt states.the program extends the warranty coverage for front suspension crossmember corrosion to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm IS administering the program in phases due to part availability.the first phase started in october 2007 and covers the my 1999 and 2000 vehicles.owners of my 2001 through 2004 vehicles will receive letters at a future date, but are eligible to receive free repairs from the program if the crossmember requires replacement.gm's program provides free inspections for consumers every 12 months through the terms of the policy adjustment.copies of the dealer bulletin and owner letter for gm's special coverage program are attached to the closing report for this investigation. The rate of confirmed lca separations at 5 years in service IS less than 10 per 100,000 vehicles, which IS low relative to other investigations of front suspension issues previously investigated by odi. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. See document file for additional information regarding this resume.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10244214This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10244201This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10242843The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- 10242298This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- 10240793This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 10236164This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10234141This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10232811This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
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