1998 Geo Tracker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Vehicle started on fire while driving. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Check engine light has been on since 9/30/02 when the pc module was replaced in my 1998 geo chevy tracker. I have taken it back to roger whitley chevrolet just about every other week from october to january 3, 2003. they have checked everything possible but cannot fix the problem. I was told not…
Check engine light has been on since 9/30/02 when the pc module was replaced in my 1998 geo chevy tracker. I have taken it back to roger whitley chevrolet just about every other week from october to january 3, 2003. they have checked everything possible but cannot fix the problem. I was told not to worry it will not affect anything. if this IS true then why do we need this system. I believe the problem might possibly be the pc module they installed IS defective. the maintenance supervisor said that IS not possible but yet he has checked the wiring and numerous other possibilities, but the light remains on. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. Top leaking, gas usage, etc. This vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8AK
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
We have had to take the vehicle in almost every week to fix something in the last month. we are not happy with the product if this continues. we are requesting some kind of action on this "lemon" of a vehicle. No safety defect (s) indicated. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
After coming to a stop throttle remained open. Engine was revving. Brakes failed to work. Shifted into park & turned vehicle off. Had vehicle towed to dealer to check. *Ak
- Suspension
When it's windy and vehicle goes over 25mph it swerves. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Oct17,1998, day after vehicle purchased, brake spring broke in right rear brake, dealership worked on vehicle 5 times in 11 days ,but could not get clattering noise out of brakes,.stated they couldn't fix it. Agreed through bbb to have another dealership work on vehicle. In dec ,1998 new brake drums and shoes were put on vehicle, 3 months later there IS brake noise again,brakes won't stay fixed. noon. *Ak
- Power train › Axle hubs
4X4 wheel drive hub locked and caused the vehicle to slip out of 4X4 wheel drive. wheels locked up and caused the vehicle to slide into a tree with snow on the ground. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
Owners' manual incorrectly instructs as to how to lift car on jack. *ak
- Visibility · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer · Wheels › Hub
Windshield wiper failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Engine check light has repeatedly come on. Twice because of gas tank cap failure, and three times because of a pcm/vcm module failure. The module has now been replaced three times. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I have taken this vehicle to a local dealership (david stanley) most recent, as well as the original dealership( bob howard) to express my extreme terror of this car! I travel from my home in okc,ok to tulsa,ok frequently by way of the turner turnpike where the speed limit IS 75mph .this car IS not…
I have taken this vehicle to a local dealership (david stanley) most recent, as well as the original dealership( bob howard) to express my extreme terror of this car! I travel from my home in okc,ok to tulsa,ok frequently by way of the turner turnpike where the speed limit IS 75mph .this car IS not safe to drive to drive at normal highway speed, the problem starts at about 55mph and worsens with increased speed. On my last trip,
- Unknown or other
Engine check light continuously illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak *ML
- Visibility › Windshield
In cold weather driver's and passenger's side windows will not defrost from the inside, even with heat and defroster on, causing the consumer to have tunnel vision , completely blind from side view, this can result in an accident. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Gas and brake pedal are too close together, causing them to be depressed simultaneously. qcaw
- Steering
Consumer was driving at approximatley 35 mph on normal winding road,was going around bend when vehicle rolled over several times, resulting in 1 fatality and 4 injuries.*ak.et.
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle loss of control, driver feels vehicle has the potential to roll over.
- Structure › Body
The truck has almost rolled over at least 10 times. While driving in the rain. A strong wind came and blew the vehicle into next lane. *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
- 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.
- 10006621372Le automatic transmission no first gear.
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