2001 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints, 18%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 14 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 83owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 15 | 18% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 18% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 13% | 106,460 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 12% | 58,275 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 10% | 50,053 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 7% | 75,009 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 5% | 61,901 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension crossmember corrosion (EA06018) — opened Oct 30, 2006, closed Dec 3, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a Graco Safety Seat, Model Number: 2203450, Model Type: N/A manufactured 04/11/2024. The contact stated that the safety seat was being used in a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that while attempting to remove her [XXX]granddaughter from the safety seat, the chest clip…
Inside tie rod end do not line up properly with outside tie rod ends are fine and in a sharp turn it cause the front to shake very bad i can lift 300 lb and it took everything i had to control it from rolling over. Mechanic said i muscled the metal in to place and damage both inside tie rods ends…
Passenger front lower control arm mounting bracket has detached from the front crossmember. Happened today march 28th 2017. Vehicle was originally sold and driven in north missouri. Does have considerable rust, but didn't know the suspension mounting point would break free? I was a few blocks from…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tracker. While driving at approximately 35 mph, oil leaked from the vehicle. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the engine and smelled a strong oil odor. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
My mechanic advised me that the front suspension cross member is rusted to the point the it will snap off. When i make a right hand turn or go over bumps i can hear cracking noises. Contacted chevy (gm) was advised that i am 4 years too late in contacting them. Asked about the recall, they told me…
Other Chevrolet Tracker years
← 2000 Tracker · 2002 Tracker →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Tracker | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 Tracker | 69 | 0 |
| 2002 Tracker | 59 | 0 |
| 2001 | 83 | 0 |
| 2000 Tracker | 109 | 0 |
| 1999 Tracker | 49 | 0 |
| 1998 Tracker | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Tracker | 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 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.