1999 Geo Tracker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1999 Geo Tracker. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
22 complaints4 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front
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 and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine idles rough and stalls. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Unknown or other · Visibility
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. I have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and…
I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. I have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and connecting rods to the tune of 1000 dollars. I have not been given any satisfaction from chevy or my dealership where I purchased the auto. The car has died and it was shaking and stalling out at stop lights as well as when I would be putting my foot on the brake for anything. This car IS not safe or reliable and I am pissed off at chevy and rockenbach the dealership that sold me this piece of crap. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes are applied, and when vehicle IS driven on wet pavement ABS system activates, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details. Please add vin. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Structure › Body › Bumpers · Suspension › Front
Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. The dealer told me "my license plate was loose". This tracker IS losing bolts at an alarming rate. the left front suspension developed a severe "rattle"at any and all speeds. The strut assembly…
Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. The dealer told me "my license plate was loose". This tracker IS losing bolts at an alarming rate. the left front suspension developed a severe "rattle"at any and all speeds. The strut assembly was replaced, but a rattle IS still noticable over uneven surfaces. I am afraid to drive this vehicle on a long-duration trip.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Fan sqealing when the vehicle IS cold or temperture IS cold. It can get very loud if cold outside. don't know if fan may fail fail and come apart. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension › Front
Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. Two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. Ac-the ac IS…
Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. Two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. Ac-the ac IS not a big enough unit for the vehicle. Have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. Suspension- the vehicle IS all over the road. Very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 mph. bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in a 35 to 45 mph frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy. please give any further details.*ak
- Suspension › Rear
Coming out of a curve to the left, the left-rear wheel caused the vehicle to fish-tail to the left. countersteering to the left caused the vehicle to slide to the right. countersteering to the right straightened the vehicle, but not before running into a forest. breaks were not touched during the slides..
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 65 mph had a frontal impact with a deer in which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did no protect the occupants in the crash. *ak *ML
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicle would fail to shift properly into 4- wheel drive on its own. also, make noises. Vehicle was test driven by husband & it popped out of 4WD into 2WD. Took to gary powers dealership & mechanic had hard time getting vehicle to shift into 4 wheel drive. Also found no recalls on 4 wheel drive. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicle will not downshift from 4TH gear to 3RD gear smoothly. Sometimes clutch sticks when downshifting from 5TH to 4TH gear. dealer IS aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Power train › Clutch assembly · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Clutch would not go into reverse, and also there was resistance when putting it into second gear. In addition, vehicle failed to start. it began with a hesitation and then failed to start. Also defroster malfunctioned. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Suspension
Current unrepaired condition. Vibration,engine and or related components between speeds of 35mph and 40mph also at speeds between 55mph and 60 mph severe enough at times to make entire body of vehicle vibrate, have driven other like vehicles some exhibit this condition, problem seems to depend on…
Current unrepaired condition. Vibration,engine and or related components between speeds of 35mph and 40mph also at speeds between 55mph and 60 mph severe enough at times to make entire body of vehicle vibrate, have driven other like vehicles some exhibit this condition, problem seems to depend on local speed limits and driveing conditions. I have found a similar report in your database concerning the suzuki grand vatari which IS manufactured along with the geo tracker at the cami automotive plant in canada. Chevrolet acnowledges this condition as normal. I suspect the problem to be improper engine to body isolation. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused a crash. manufacturer stated that they needed to reprogram the computer and modify a chip. But manufacturer has no solution for this problem. vehicle IS still stalling. please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Engine stalls at stop lights, lack of power in cold temp. Engine check light blinks on repeatedly. Both dealership and chevrolet say they need to reprogram the computer but at this date they don't have one written to fix it, I've owned this car for less then 20 days and its been in for repair twice, IS this considerd safe when a car stalls at traffic lights, also it has a very rough idle. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Brake lights went out.consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs,and the dealer didn't repair the vehicle. consumer drove the vehicle without any brake lights. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Would have no brake lights whenever the brakes were applied. Been to the dealership. Mechanic checked out the brakes, and found they operated erratically. *ak
- Steering
Consumer was driving at 5 mph on wet pavement when making a right turn, the vehicle started sliding and went to the left. *ak
- Seats
The driver's seat IS loose. 1 screw fell out and the other 3 were loose. no stability when driving. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving and upon applying brakes and switching lanes, left front tires locked up and vehicle hit divider. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *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
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 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.
- 626420Subject regarding vehicles with automatic transmissions, the ignition key may bind in the accessory position. *Slc
- 604811Voluntary emission campaign involving vehicles exhibiting a no-start condition in cold wheater (5 degrees fahrenheit or colder).
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