1997 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. That ranks 9th out of 10 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 50% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, another vehicle ran the stop sign and rear ended the contact's vehicle causing the vehicle to flip three times. The contact sustained several lacerations, fractured her left arm and injured her back…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet tracker. The vehicle had cooper tires. While driving approximately 70 mph, the tread completely separated from the rear passenger side tire without warning. The vehicle flipped over and was completely destroyed. The contact has a copy of the police report and…
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the tie rod fail causing the engine to seize. Dealer notified. Mr
Conumer was involved in 35 mph collision in which vehicle very easily rolled over, also driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak
Other Chevrolet Tracker years
← 1996 Tracker · 1998 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Tracker | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Tracker | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.