2002 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. That ranks 4th out of 10 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (16 complaints, 27%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 | 27% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 24% | 89,677 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 12% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 12% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 12% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 69,465 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 24,797 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 117,004 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 205,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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 safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker equipped with firestone tires, tire line: affinity touring, tire size: 205/65/r15, dot number: 2r9ldbf. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The front end swerved and the contact had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed extensive rust…
Rear brakes keep failing, they failed yesterday for the third time in about 8,000 miles. They also discontinued a part for the rear brakes. Cannot find the part anywhere. Was driving and heard a noise coming from the left rear, pulled over and it was the brakes. Have to pump the brakes to stop.
After a collision where my tracker hit another vehicle at around 55 mph on a highway, my vehicle hit dead on to the side of another (t-bone) and my sensor should have triggered my airbags and did not.
Other Chevrolet Tracker years
← 2001 Tracker · 2003 Tracker →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Tracker | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 Tracker | 69 | 0 |
| 2002 | 59 | 0 |
| 2001 Tracker | 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 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.