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2002 Chevrolet Tracker Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker, most often about the suspension (27% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is 4th of 5 Tracker model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Tracker problems
Suspension
16 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, she was advised that all of the cross members were corroded. The technician stated that the bushings, and the front and center cross members needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
After a year of repairs including muffler system, front sway bar, shifter cable and alternator, I finally got to drive my chevy Tracker and noticed immediately a shake (4/12) that night, the oil pan developed a leak. I finally saved up enough to get that fixed in 1/13, I still noticed a shake, but needed to get the…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The contact later noticed that the front sub frame bracket was fractured due to rust corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection but was not repaired.…
I have a 2002 chevy Tracker that has displayed a catastrophic failure of the front crossmember. This is as described in the closed investigation NHTSA action number: ea06018. The failure occurred at highway speed when braking and I was very lucky to maintain control of the vehicle. This is a very serious safety issue.
Brakes
9 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages.
Purchased a 2002 chevy Tracker on 4/30/2002. We've had some minor and some major repairs made, it's never been in any accidents and has been up-kept. Coming home from work my husband noticed the year old brakes were not working properly, was pulling, and started vibrating and shaking at about 40 MPH. We later noticed…
Rear brakes keep failing, they failed yesterday for the third time in about 8,000 miles. They also discontinued a part for the rear brakes. Cannot find the part anywhere. Was driving and heard a noise coming from the left rear, pulled over and it was the brakes. Have to pump the brakes to stop.
Engine
8 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Our chevy Tracker was purchased new in oct 02. The first time the oil was changed the vehicle would not start back up imediatly. After spinning the motor over for several minutes it did start but smoked severley. This problem has persisted since that date. The repair tech. At Chevrolet agrees that the valves in the…
While driving 55 MPH vehicle caught on fire . The dealer stated the oil filter malfunctioned, causing oil to leak onto the motor and transmission. No injuries reported.
Air bags
7 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving at 40 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with the left side of another vehicle running a stop sign. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but air bags did not deploy. Consumer and a passenger sustained various bone fractures and bruises. The police and an ambulance did arrived on the scene.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle left the road, and struck a tree with the front passenger side and fender. The frame was bent in two places, but the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The seat belt was never serviced and was working fine prior to…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH smoke was observed coming from the dash and antifreeze leaked into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the heater core. Three months later, while driving 30 MPH the same thing happened again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
When I first bought car(used) driver side window would not roll up all the way. Dealer fixed. Now 3 years later, same problem came back, something wrong w/molding causing window to shift off track and not go roll up straight w/out guidance of my hands. Usually if my husband sprays into the track/molding it will go up…
Electrical
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: wiring.
Wiring harness to air conditioner chaffed, touched body of tire well and burnt out fuse and harness. Vehicle only 2002 Chevrolet Tracker 44,000 miles and was not covered under any warranty at all. Even though no harm or eventful incident happened, I feel that this is a defect, this should not have gone out in 3 years…
Check engine light comes on you are driving and now power to engine or elec. System. Had code check states map sensor and cool temp sensor changed them still does it. Car will just stall or you can race motor to 5 rpms and only goes 25 MPH this is a hazard.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 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
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (16 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); body and structure (14 complaints, typically around 89,500 miles); brakes (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tracker?
- It is 4th of 5 Tracker model years by number of complaints, with 59 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.