1994 Geo Tracker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Geo Tracker. Newest first.
The steering wheel center hub to spoke weld can fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition will allow the steering wheel to separate from the steering column increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for the suspect steering wheel lot date code and replace any found to have this suspect date.
The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. Fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half of the braking system, increasing stopping distance. In either case, an accident can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.
These vehicles were assembled with a lower steering shaft that can separate due to a mislocated weld.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the separation occurred while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control can result and an accident can occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it if necessary.
Owner complaints
48 complaints9 involved a crash3 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo tracker purchased in 2004 as a fuel vehicle. While driving at various speeds of less than 30 mph the vehicle began to smoke and stalled. He was misinformed as to which type of fuel to put into the vehicle and was told it was a diesel fuel vehicle. The contact…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo tracker purchased in 2004 as a fuel vehicle. While driving at various speeds of less than 30 mph the vehicle began to smoke and stalled. He was misinformed as to which type of fuel to put into the vehicle and was told it was a diesel fuel vehicle. The contact complained that the "conduit of continuum of vehicular propriety." the dealer stated the carburetor and exhaust system failed and needed repairs at an estimated costs of $700. The failure and current mileages were 238,000.
- Power train · Suspension › Rear
Right rear rides low. Rear right axle housing welds appear to be stretched and leaking. Vehicle brought to dealer for recall inspection (recall ID nhtsa: 94v073001). recall inspection of axle housing refused due to recall cancellation by general motors. *tr
- Steering › Column
While steering the driver noticed that the steering wheel was hard to turn. a loud noise come from the steering wheel. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed could not duplicate the problem. driver informed the mechanic that a recall 96v118000 wa sissued…
While steering the driver noticed that the steering wheel was hard to turn. a loud noise come from the steering wheel. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed could not duplicate the problem. driver informed the mechanic that a recall 96v118000 wa sissued for steering wheel and column. however, mechanic told the driver that this recall was not for this vehicle due to vin. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Metal frame that holds windshield wiper motor IS deteriorating. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *Ak the vehicles body IS defective. the area that holds the windshield wiper motor has rotted. this defect deprived consumer the use of the windshield wiper. consumer does not feel this IS a warranty issue. consumer had no way of knowing this part was defective at the time of purchase. *jg
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While trying to use windshield wipers, was unable to use the windhsield wipers because bolts and arm that holds rubber wiper has corroded and became inoperable.*ak
- Seat belts
While driving 35-40 mph, consumer hit another vehicle on the passenger side and shoulder belt did not restrain consumer, damage to vehicle unknown at this time. Consumer hit back of his head on windshield, also suffered injuries to lower back/chest/wrist and neck.*ak.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle was running very rough, vehicle was inspected by mechanic, who determined that engine blewout and needed to be replaced. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Upper hinge bolts came loose on driver side door. Have to lift door to close, and door doesn't latch properly. also, door could come open.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Consumer was coming out of driver's side door when door fell off hinges. Screw actually come out of the body of vehicle. *ak *slc
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Driver's door top hinge broke, and door disconnected on top. *ak *slc
- Seats
At a 45 mph impact vehicle was rearended, and at impact driver's seat fell back, causing head injuries, consumer head hit row bar. Vehicle total loss.*ak
- Structure
Consumer was injured in a rollover accident (attorney for client), possibly related to structure stability nlm
- Structure
The pillar attached to the door hinge IS disintegrating and the door has come apart from the sheet metal on the upper portion of the driver's side around the hinge area, the pillar had a hole through it causing the door to come apart from the sheet metal supporting the door hinge on the upper portion of the drivers seat. nlm
- Seats · Structure
Vehicle experienced a rollover in which the seats failed, consumer was injured in accident. (Attorney for client) *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Torque converter solenoid and fluid pressure switch failed about every 15000 miles. dealer has repalced the parts continually. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
The vehicle has just attained 4 years since purchase, the drivers side door upper hinge IS loose. It appears that the body where the hinge attaches IS rusted and pulling the nuts through. This vehicle has no rust anywhere else. Does not comply with mvss 206. Checking the complaints on the web…
The vehicle has just attained 4 years since purchase, the drivers side door upper hinge IS loose. It appears that the body where the hinge attaches IS rusted and pulling the nuts through. This vehicle has no rust anywhere else. Does not comply with mvss 206. Checking the complaints on the web pages, indicates this problem with at least 3 model years, 93, 94 and 95... With doors actually falling off. Alldata has a tsb number for this, yet the dealer says one does not exist. IS the expense too great for the manufacturer, so it IS ignored and the consumer must pay?
- Wheels
While driving the rear wheels came off of the vehicle,causing the consumer have an accident manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
On june 1, 1999 I noticed the drivers side door bolts on the top hinge beginning to rust through the body of the car. in the next couple of weeks, through normal use of the door, the top hinge completely separated from the body of the car. this resulted in the door being supported solely by the…
On june 1, 1999 I noticed the drivers side door bolts on the top hinge beginning to rust through the body of the car. in the next couple of weeks, through normal use of the door, the top hinge completely separated from the body of the car. this resulted in the door being supported solely by the lower hinge, making it near impossible to use. I contacted 2 different chevrolet dealers as well as chevrolet's 800 number for special concerns. all attempts to report the problem ended with negative results. it IS my belief that this IS a design defect and should be investigated. I finally had the vehicle repaired by an independent body shop. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Door hinge bolts rusted straight through the frame of the car. hinge still intact, but the door lowers 6 inches when it's opened. chevrolet reluctant to repair problem. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's side door had been sticking for about a week, and then one day fell completely off while opening. Dlr says it's a common problem. *ak
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Clarity of windows on convertable are faded causing poor visibility.
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Wheel bearings failed.
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Both doors are defective. driver's side door comes off hinges when opened. Problem was corrected and then returned. Consumer IS very concerned for safety. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Right rear axle bearing failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
While driving driver's door fell off due to the door hinges being rusted. also, the seat belt IS attached to the door in which the occupant almost fell out. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear axle housing failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10005527Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. This bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including 1988-2004 chevrolet and GMC light duty trucks.
- 10004278Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. This bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including 1988-2004 chevrolet and GMC light duty trucks.
- 622945Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. This bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including the 1996 through 2000 toyota cavalier.
- 54197Subject regarding upper door hinge loosens from body.
- 45880Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd
- 458224-Wheel drive low mode cannot be engaged/disengages (replace transfer case boot).
- 41082Torque converter clutch (tcc) chugle/hunting condition.
- 39283Product campaign 94-c-22 - reopening of campaign to inspect and repair rear axle housings that were replaced prior to 7 june 1994
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