2004 Chevrolet Tracker recalls and problems

The 2004 Chevrolet Tracker has 0 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.

2003 Chevrolet Tracker
Pictured: a 2003 model; the 2004 may differ in details. Photo: 2003 Chevrolet Tracker by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2004 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 5 Tracker model years — 5th most.

0recalls
15complaints
5crashes
0fires
4injuries
20,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004: 2 complaints20042006: 3 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072010: 1 complaints20102014: 4 complaints201442016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182024: 1 complaints20241

NHTSA investigations

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION

EA06018 · opened Oct 30, 2006 · closed Dec 3, 2007
Summary

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.

2004 vs. other Chevrolet Tracker years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (6), air bags (4), steering (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.