1997 Geo Tracker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
25 complaints5 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag light comes on when temperature reaches above 90 degrees. driver side air bag outer shell becomes very soft. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Had previous diagnosis on egr valve. Had replaced on 1/19 after ses code cleared another code popped up for pre-cat O2 sensor. Upon fixing that problem on 1/28 yet another egr code came up and was diagnosed on 1/30 for the egr transducer which controls the egr valve I just had replaced! Replaced…
Had previous diagnosis on egr valve. Had replaced on 1/19 after ses code cleared another code popped up for pre-cat O2 sensor. Upon fixing that problem on 1/28 yet another egr code came up and was diagnosed on 1/30 for the egr transducer which controls the egr valve I just had replaced! Replaced transducer on 1/31. between labor, parts & diagnostics I shelled out $530.00. Plus I had a egr solenoid replaced on 7/23/02. This IS crazy, all this stuff went one after another something has to been wrong related either to the fuel system of said vehicle or to egr system of said vehicle! *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock on their own, while also causing brakes to severely smoke. Took over 2 weeks to find problem & correct. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock on their own, while also causing brakes to severely smoke. Took over 2 weeks to find problem & correct. *jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicle stalls due to electrical fuse problems. the wipers, turn signals and interior lighting may also be effected by the electrical fuse problem. the air conditioner failed and the exhaust fell off the car. *ak *cb *nlm
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Cannot seem to keep car out of shop due to no air. I am an elderly lady and cannot keep on not knowing if my car IS going to keep me cool.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
My wife was traveling 5-7 mph on ice, the car spun and hit the curb (it did not go over the curb, just hit it). no damage was initially done to the vehicle, other than the fact that it stalled. when she tried to restart it, it would not start. after 5 minutes, she got out, walked away, and the vehicle exploded and caught on fire. this should never happen! if she were traveling any faster, she may be dead.
- Suspension › Front
When driving consumer heard a funny noise coming from front end of vehicle, also when brakes were applied, there was a big thumping noise coming from front end, consumer has contacted dealer, the dealer was unable to detect cause.*ak consumer states the brakes, rotors, catalytic converter were replaced, but the noise continued, the dealer detemined the problem to be the right hub assembly.*jb
- Power train › Axle hubs · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
There was a funny noise like when putting flapping cards on a bicycle, and when putting on brakes, there was a loud thump.*ak the consumer was unable to use 4 wheel drive because it grindes the gears( sounded like marbles were rolling in the hub). *yh
- Power train › Axle hubs
4 wheel auto locking hubs failed, dealer stated that both sides need repaired even though it's only the left side that IS defective. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Vehicle speed control
Automatic transmission would slip while changing gears. rpms would rev up excessively high. Would jerk into gear. filter was changed twice/oil pan had metal chafings in it/abs brakes make noises & had rotors turned.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer's daugther was driving about 20 mph and she rear ended a vehicle that was in front of her, but air bags did not deploy. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Driver's side door IS very loose due to missing hinges on the driver's door, also, there IS one hinge holding the door in place,the lower hinge, there IS a tsb listed for the same type of problem, dealer refuses to correct problem. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes are working intermittently. Sometimes they ar eon, and other times they are off. also, while goin g down a grade applied the brakes and there weren't any brakes. consumer lost control of vehicle and it overturned. Vehicle was totalled. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner--loss of gas.
- Suspension
When driving in windy weather conditions vehicle IS very difficult to handle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Problems with egr valves blowing out. This causes the engine head gaskets to also blow. Been to mechanic & had 4 egr valves replaced & each time they blew out. Mechanic informed owner it was poor design. Dealership & zone representative could not find anything wrong. Vehicle & parts available for inspection. *ak
- Power train › Axle hubs
The free wheel locking hub was not unlocking when shifting from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive, which caused a shrill grinding noise while driving. I took the car to the dealership and they replaced the hub. they told me they have had a rash of these complaints lately.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Water leaks inside the vehicle. leaking water collects in the heater system and causes the windows to fog ; obstructing the view of the driver. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer had a front end collision and air bags did not deploy,no injuries. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls. At stops and yields or any other time when driver IS slowing down. The same problem occurred recently with other vehicle, honda crx whichesulted in an accident. Both vehicles were totaled totaled two and two passengers sustained injuries
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was driving on side road at approximately 35 mph on normal road condition, all of sudden both air bags deployed without warning, causing vehicle to hit a parked vehicle. Dealer notified, and refused to believe tha t air bags deployed before the accident. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer was involved in 50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. also, the driver's seat belt did not retract, causing the driver to hit the steering wheel. please give any further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Parking brake
Emergency parking brake failed 5 times, once causing a collision.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Consumer has experienced excessive fuse blowing, causing the turn signal to become inoperative . Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the fuse. Consumer had the fuse replaced on a number of times. *ak
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.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10171318This 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.
- 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.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10157018This 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.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10114947This 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.
- 10114924This 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.
- 10113443This 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.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 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.
- 601117Some customers may comment on poor performance or lack of power after a period of sustained driving in light snow.
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