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2000 Chevrolet Tracker Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker, most often about the suspension (34% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Tracker model year since 2000.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Tracker problems
Suspension
37 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Dt: the contact stated when lifting the vehicle to perform brake repairs the front suspension frame support that holds on the a arm rusted. He could not drive the vehicle . There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. The consumer has since paid for the repairs. Updated 01/11/06.
I was backing up down a short lane of 25 feet or less. I heard a loud popping sound. I then pulled out onto a major highway (US-41). I traveled approximately 1 mile, coming upon a stoplight, the light turned red, upon applying my brakes, the vehicle suddenly pulled drastically to the left, at which time the right…
Body and structure
27 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
I bought a 2000 chevy Tracker off a use car lot about two months ago we test drove it and it done fine untill about a month ago my wife was driving my grand daughter to her practice and the left front tire started a voilent wobble so I looked under the front end and descovered that the sub frame cross member on the…
Dt: the contact stated when lifting the vehicle to perform brake repairs the front suspension frame support that holds on the a arm rusted. He could not drive the vehicle . There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. The consumer has since paid for the repairs. Updated 01/11/06.
Electrical
13 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
2000 Tracker bought new have had it for 3 years. On july 28, 2003 key got stuck in ignition and could not be removed. Could start vehicle and shut off, but not remove key.
Key is stuck in ignition. Will not turn to lock position so key can be pulled out. Also, interior door handle has broken off of passenger side door rendering it impossible to open from inside. Driver side interior door handle frame broken off, can still open door from inside.
Visibility and wipers
10 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield wiper/washer, glass, side/rear.
Brakes
10 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, controls.
2000 Chevrolet Tracker, have experienced several occasions when quickly depressing the brakes caused the front wheels to lock putting the vehicle into a 10 to 12' skid. The first two times I was leaving a driveway slowly rolling forward to enter a hwy when I decided not to go. When quickly depressomg the brakes the…
: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on a gravel road, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes did not work. The vehicle flipped three times and the air bags did not deploy. There were not warning signals prior to the accident. The police department was contacted, and a report was taken. The police…
Air bags
10 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
In my 2000 Tracker I had a defective clock spring,which would cause the failure of the airbags. I had it recently repaired at the dealer and now see if it was a dodge it would have been repaired as a safety recall how come my vehicle is not considered a safety problem and I had to pay $371.00 to the dealer for the…
While driving 30 MPH in the rain,(without accelerating) the back end of the car swept out to the left, lost control of the steering and when it hit the grass and mud on the side of the road, the car flipped over onto the drivers side and completely totaled the car. No air bags were employed.
Engine
9 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Belt squealing in cold start, always in rainy or cold day. Have 4 repairs n this problem over the last two years with the same dealer, denooyer Chevrolet, albany, ny. Dealer just replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belts, however, not able to fix it permanently.
Steering
7 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: linkages, column locking.
On the approach to a toll plaza, @ 30mph experienced total loss of steering. Resulting in a crach. The left front tire turned in causing left rear side of vehicle to turn into a concrete barrier wall. No other vehicles were involved due to the time of day (4:30am) it was found that the "knuckle" joint which controls…
The key did not come out of the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer noticed a burning smell. The dealer stated that the reservoir for the 4-wheel drive was burning oil. The ignition problem was a common problem with gm vehicles. The drive train developed a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Tracker recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front suspension crossmember corrosion
Summary
In october 2007, gm initiated a special coverage program for all my 1999 through 2004 chevrolet tracker vehicles sold or currently registered in salt-belt states.the program extends the warranty coverage for front suspension crossmember corrosion to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm is administering the program in phases due to part availability.the first phase started in october 2007 and covers the my 1999 and 2000 vehicles.owners of my 2001 through 2004 vehicles will receive letters at a future date, but are eligible to receive free repairs from the program if the crossmember requires replacement.gm's program provides free inspections for consumers every 12 months throug
Crossmember corrosion failure
Summary
On september 15th, 2006 general motors (gm) submitted information regarding approximately 128,000 model year (my) 1999 -2001 chevrolet tracker vehicles.according to gm, these vehicles were manufactured with front crossmembers designed and made by suzuki that can rust from the inside out because of insufficient corrosion protection.the design of the crossmember limited the coverage of paint on the interior surfaces during the painting process.in march 2006 suzuki made design changes to the crossmember to enhance the coverage of paint to the inside of the part. Gm indicated that when operated in areas of the country that use road salt for de-icing, over time water and salt/mud can accumulate i
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (37 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); body and structure (27 complaints, typically around 99,500 miles); electrical (13 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tracker?
- It is the most complained-about Tracker model year since 2000, with 109 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.