The 1999 Geo Tracker has 3 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints).
Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints22filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
NHTSA recall 99V273001 · Oct 20, 1999 · 30,605 vehicles
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Visibility › Windshield
NHTSA recall 98V329000 · Dec 22, 1998 · 12 vehicles
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE WINDSHIELD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY NOT MEET THE WINDSHIELD RETENTION DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
NHTSA recall 98V324001 · Dec 15, 1998 · 1,158 vehicles
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.
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
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline; Cooling system › Fan
7
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0
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55,000 mi
Suspension Front; Rear
5
1
0
0
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Power train Clutch assembly; Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
5
0
0
0
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Electrical system Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Ignition › Module
4
0
0
0
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Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3
1
0
0
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Unknown or other
2
0
0
0
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Visibility Defroster/defogger/hvac system
2
0
0
0
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Air bags Frontal
2
2
0
0
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Seats
1
0
0
0
—
Steering
1
0
0
0
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Exterior lighting Brake lights
1
0
0
0
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Vehicle speed control Cruise control
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jun 24, 2007 · 69,300 milesSuspension › Front TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GEO TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS ROTTED OUT AND CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE. THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH FRONT CROSS MEMBERS DESIGNED AND MADE BY SUZUKI, WHICH RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION. NHTSA ACTION # EA06018 WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,300.
Dec 6, 2006 · 63,000 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS. *JB
Aug 5, 2003Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers MY CHEVROLET/GEO TRACKER HAD A ARECAL ISSUED ON IT. HOWEVER THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR IT PRIOR TO SALING IT THOUGH THE TITLE EXPLICITLY STATED THEY MUST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?. *AK
Jul 3, 2003 · 55,000 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine I HAVE ONLY OWNED MY 1999 TRACKER FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS AND HAVE HAD MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAD THE TIMING CHAINS AND HEAD GASKET REPLACED IN FEB DUE TO AN UNEXPLAINED OIL LEAK. I HAVE NOW BEEN INFORMED BY THE PLACE THAT DID THE OTHER ENGINE REPAIRS THAT IT NOW NEEDS A NEW OIL PUMP AND CONNECTING RODS TO THE TUNE OF 1000 DOLLARS. I HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN ANY SATISFACTION FROM CHEVY OR MY DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE AUTO. THE CAR HAS DIED AND IT WAS SHAKING AND STALLING OUT AT STOP LIGHTS AS WELL AS WHEN I WOULD BE PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR ANYTHING. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE OR RELIABLE AND I AM PISSED OFF AT CHEVY AND ROCKENBACH THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THIS PIECE OF CRAP.…
Apr 11, 2002 · crashService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON WET PAVEMENT ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Oct 1, 2000Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe BUMPER BOLTS FAILED(3), IN ADDITION, 1 GRILLE BOLT, AND 1 MANIFOLD BOLT HAS COMPLETLY FALLEN OFF. THE DEALER TOLD ME "MY LICENSE PLATE WAS LOOSE". THIS TRACKER IS LOSING BOLTS AT AN ALARMING RATE. THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DEVELOPED A SEVERE "RATTLE"AT ANY AND ALL SPEEDS. THE STRUT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT A RATTLE IS STILL NOTICABLE OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ON A LONG-DURATION TRIP.*AK
Feb 1, 2000Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan FAN SQEALING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD OR TEMPERTURE IS COLD. IT CAN GET VERY LOUD IF COLD OUTSIDE. DON'T KNOW IF FAN MAY FAIL FAIL AND COME APART. *AK
Jun 24, 1999Power train › Manual transmission TRANSMISSION-COULD NOT GET CAR INTO FIRST GEAR AND THIRD GEAR GRIND ON THE UP & DOWN SHIFT.REPLACED BOTH GEARS. TWO MONTHS LATER HAPPENED AGAIN SO TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED.THREE MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM WITH FIRST, FOURTH AND REVERSE.DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE COMPLETE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. AC-THE AC IS NOT A BIG ENOUGH UNIT FOR THE VEHICLE. HAVE TO LEAVE IT ON HIGH AT ALL TIMES TO COOL THE BACK SEAT. SUSPENSION- THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD. VERY HARD TO HANDLE IN THE WIND, RAIN OR EVEN ANY SPEED OVER 55 MPH. BUMPER- ALL THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE BACK MOLDING ON FELL OUT. *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.