1998 Geo Tracker recalls & problems
The 1998 Geo Tracker has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 18 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints18filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths4 · 1reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Geo Tracker.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Drum; Foundation components › Master cylinder | 4 | — |
| Structure Body; Body › Door | 3 | — |
| Visibility Windshield; Windshield wiper/washer | 3 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine; Engine › Gasoline | 3 | — |
| Electrical system Ignition › Module; Ignition | 3 | — |
| Suspension Front | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal | 2 | — |
| Power train Axle hubs; Driveline › Differential unit | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
| Wheels Hub | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Nov 28, 2004 · fireElectrical system
VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *NM - Sep 30, 2002Engine and engine cooling › Engine
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 9/30/02 WHEN THE PC MODULE WAS REPLACED IN MY 1998 GEO CHEVY TRACKER. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO ROGER WHITLEY CHEVROLET JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER WEEK FROM OCTOBER TO JANUARY 3, 2003. THEY HAVE CHECKED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE BUT CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY IT WILL NOT AFFECT ANYTHING. IF THIS IS TRUE THEN WHY DO WE NEED THIS SYSTEM. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM MIGHT POSSIBLY BE THE PC MODULE THEY INSTALLED IS DEFECTIVE. THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR SAID THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE BUT YET HE HAS CHECKED THE WIRING AND NUMEROUS OTHER POSSIBILITIES, BUT THE LIGHT REMAINS ON. *JB - Aug 31, 1998Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
I HAVE HAD MY TRACKER IN THE SHOP 13 TIMES TOTAL FOR REPAIRS, INCLUDING, BRAKES, OIL USAGE,SEAT CABLES, CONV. TOP LEAKING, GAS USAGE, ETC. THIS VEHCILE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SEINCE DAY ONE. 8AK - Jan 1, 1999Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN ALMOST EVERY WEEK TO FIX SOMETHING IN THE LAST MONTH. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT IF THIS CONTINUES. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME KIND OF ACTION ON THIS "LEMON" OF A VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) INDICATED. *AK - Jun 29, 1999Vehicle speed control
AFTER COMING TO A STOP THROTTLE REMAINED OPEN. ENGINE WAS REVVING. BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. SHIFTED INTO PARK & TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK - May 13, 1999Suspension
WHEN IT'S WINDY AND VEHICLE GOES OVER 25MPH IT SWERVES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK - Apr 1, 1999Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
OCT17,1998, DAY AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED, BRAKE SPRING BROKE IN RIGHT REAR BRAKE, DEALERSHIP WORKED ON VEHICLE 5 TIMES IN 11 DAYS ,BUT COULD NOT GET CLATTERING NOISE OUT OF BRAKES,.STATED THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. AGREED THROUGH BBB TO HAVE ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WORK ON VEHICLE. IN DEC ,1998 NEW BRAKE DRUMS AND SHOES WERE PUT ON VEHICLE, 3 MONTHS LATER THERE IS BRAKE NOISE AGAIN,BRAKES WON'T STAY FIXED. NOON. *AK - Mar 9, 1999 · crashPower train › Axle hubs
4X4 WHEEL DRIVE HUB LOCKED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP OUT OF 4X4 WHEEL DRIVE. WHEELS LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO A TREE WITH SNOW ON THE GROUND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.