1996 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. That ranks 8th out of 10 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Tracker problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake and fuel lines leaking due to excessive rust. Wheel lug nuts had to be cut-off due to rust. Dash panel covering speedometer, odometer and gauges was removed and speedometer was non-functional.
While pulling into a parking lot at 5 mph and driving over a speed bump rear brakes locked up, and the vehicle was skidding a bit.*ak
Vehicle was at a stop light wating to turn while it wa srainin, applied brakes, and skidded into vehicle from rear. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. *ak
Consumer states vehicle steering system is not stability controllable, while making a turn the vehicle failed to respond to steering and kept moving to the right side and hit a pole, consumer suffered minor injuries, during the repair of the vehicle it was discovered that the steering gear and…
Back seat will not properly install a convertable rear facing car seat, the consumer has even had a trained technician install the seat with no luck. Nlm
Other Chevrolet Tracker years
← 1995 Tracker · 1997 Tracker →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Tracker | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 Tracker | 69 | 0 |
| 2002 Tracker | 59 | 0 |
| 2001 Tracker | 83 | 0 |
| 2000 Tracker | 109 | 0 |
| 1999 Tracker | 49 | 0 |
| 1998 Tracker | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Tracker | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Tracker | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tracker model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.