2004 Chevrolet Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. That ranks 6th out of 10 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 21,950 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 6 | 40% | 21,950 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 27% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 20% | 142,347 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 20% | 45,932 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was…
Takata inflators recall did not inflate on impact
The airbags are not listed on the recall. How even on dec 19, 2016 this vehicle was totaled in a front end crash. None of the airbags deployed, the drivers side seatbelt came loose.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not notify the contact of a manufacturer's service campaign for rust and corrosion on the cross member. The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the vehicle failed. The inspector indicated that the…
Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side…
Other Chevrolet Tracker years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 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 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 2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.