2000 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 8, 2021 · 109 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tracker years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. That is the most of any Tracker model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (37 complaints, 34%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

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1999-2004 Chevrolet Tracker photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Tracker problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension37 · ~100,000 mi
Structure27 · ~99,329 mi
Electrical System13 · ~37,106 mi
Air Bags10 · ~40,000 mi
Visibility10 · ~120,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling9 · ~31,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9 · ~70,500 mi
Steering7 · ~59,000 mi
Seat Belts5 · ~180,000 mi
Equipment4 · ~28,700 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension3734%100,000——
Structure2725%99,329——
Electrical System1312%37,106——
Air Bags109%40,000——
Visibility109%120,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling98%31,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic98%70,500——
Steering76%59,000——
Seat Belts55%180,000——
Equipment44%28,700——
Power Train44%28,700——
Tires33%87,398——
Vehicle Speed Control33%100,000——
Exterior Lighting22%———
Fuel System, Other11%28,700——
Interior Lighting11%———
Latches/locks/linkages11%41,663——
Service Brakes11%174,800——
Service Brakes, Air11%41,000——
Trailer Hitches11%———
Unknown or Other11%29,438——
Wheels11%136,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 19 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 772001: 172001172002: 882003: 4200342004: 14142005: 5200552006: 662007: 192007192008: 662009: 1200912010: 662011: 4201142012: 442013: 1201312014: 112015: 2201522017: 112018: 1201812021: 11

n = 109 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Front suspension crossmember corrosion (EA06018) — opened Oct 30, 2006, closed Dec 3, 2007.
  • Crossmember corrosion failure (PE06021) — opened Jun 12, 2006, closed Oct 30, 2006.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving on highway had to brake steering wheel violent went left if anyone had of been in other lane i would have hit them head on. I thought the brake caliper was locking up. So i went to part store bought a nw one($92) took it to a garage of a man i knew. He put it on lift to change caliper…

Suspension · received Mar 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11399860

Subframe rusted out upon research it appears this was an ongoing complaint about this model car pulled to right when braking lots of shaking too . Why have there been no recalls ?

Suspension · received Dec 31, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11164172

I purchased the tracker 6 days ago and the brake lines broke 5 days after purchase. I was driving home from work at 5pm on thursday 8/17/17 and left one stop light to drive up a hill to another stop light. The brake lines broke while driving in third gear at 25mph as i was decreasing my speed to…

Service Brakes · received Aug 18, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11016275

While driving approximately 35 miles per hour on a rural road, there was a loud bang from the front of the car, immediately followed by shaking, rattling and a swerve to the right. The car was driven to a local auto shop where an inspection revealed that the front suspension cross member had…

Suspension · received Nov 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10787648

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tracker. While driving at an unknown speed, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. After inspecting the vehicle, the technician diagnosed that the front passenger side cross member was rusted and…

Suspension · received Mar 31, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10702948

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker?

Owners most often report suspension, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 37 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.