2003 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (21 complaints, 30%), typically at around 126,971 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 69owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 21 | 30% | 126,971 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 13% | 115,097 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 9% | 11,450 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 9% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% | 24,305 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 6% | 112,941 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 125,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 108,025 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 10,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 99,512 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Corrosion and rust proofing causing the subframe and control arms to corrode and detach
Fuses and brakers keep popping/blowing about once a month. When popped the vehicle loses the ability for the brakes to illuminate brighter when you put your foot on the brake, as well as the ability to use the horn. Recently i had a different fuse pop that cut all electrical functions inside of the…
My airbag light has been on for almost 2 years. There are no codes, and the mechanics can't figure out how to fix this.
Front suspension cross member rusted through
Feont suspension crossmember broke on right side.
Other Chevrolet Tracker years
← 2002 Tracker · 2004 Tracker →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Tracker | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 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 Tracker | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Tracker | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.