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2003 Chevrolet Tracker Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, most often about the suspension (30% of complaints, typically around 127,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Tracker model year since 2000.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Tracker problems
Suspension
21 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 127,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front suspension arm and the cross member fractured. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic discovered that the front mount arm…
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle cross member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,941.
Body and structure
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
I was driving home from work when my car started to violent shake at about forty five miles hr so I pull over my Tracker over saw not problem so I drop my spd and was able to make it home with min shaking and the next day I had a mechanic look it and was told the whole front crossmember bar had rust away. I look up…
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front suspension arm and the cross member fractured. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic discovered that the front mount arm…
Engine
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated the check engine light spontaneously illuminated on the instrument panel. Shortly after the warning light illuminated the contact noticed that the vehicle would jerk forward at various speeds. The contact took his vehicle to an independent mechanic where…
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The oil and battery warning indicators also illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 73,881.
Air bags
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving 37 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The passenger sustained severe whiplash. Please provide additional information.
I was at a complete stop and was rearended by a vehicle who did not see me and did not attempt to stop hitting me going 35-50 MPH and pushing my car into the vehicle in front of me and impact that vehicle. My frontal airbag did not deploy and my seatbelt did not restrain me. I believe both of these were faulty and did…
Brakes
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
Lost brakes without warning going down a steep hill. Had to gear down and use emergency brake to slowly get to a mechanic. He said the brake lines had rusted thru causing me to suddenly lose brake fluid. He also made the comment that gm should have used stainless brakes lines and since they did not it kept his shop in…
Fuses and brakers keep popping/blowing about once a month. When popped the vehicle loses the ability for the brakes to illuminate brighter when you put your foot on the brake, as well as the ability to use the horn. Recently I had a different fuse pop that cut all electrical functions inside of the vehicle as well as…
Speed control
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: cables, accelerator pedal.
: the contact stated while traveling 20 MPH on a dry flat road, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 50 MPH without warning. The brakes were fully applied and did not stop the vehicle. It drove through a red light, up an embankment, onto a convenience store parking lot and crashed into propane tanks that were on…
I applied my brakes to stop my Tracker, but the accelerator stuck at the speed I was going. I pushed the brakes, I couldn't get them to work full force. The Tracker was accelerating and just slightly braking ,both at the same time. I got the Tracker to a full stop just before I entered a cross road to a highway....…
Steering
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion), column.
While driving the car the wheel started pulling to the right.after that the steering wheel began to go back and forth a bit and felt shaking..we have owned this car since it was new.there was no previous warning of a problem.I looked under the car and the cross member was rotted out.
Vehicle has a known and serious safety manufacturing defect previously covered under a "special coverage - #06186" for corrosion and rust proofing causing the subframe and control arms corrode and detach. Gm refuses to honor previously expired special coverage and considers this an "out of pocket" expense.
Seat belts
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: front.
Vehicle was stopped when rear-ended by another vehicle travelling about 30 MPH. Passenger side front seat-belt failed to tighten and passenger struck the dashboard. The brakes failed and driver had to use emergency brake to stop rolling. Fluid was seen on the driver's side front wheel well. Both front seats were…
I was at a complete stop and was rearended by a vehicle who did not see me and did not attempt to stop hitting me going 35-50 MPH and pushing my car into the vehicle in front of me and impact that vehicle. My frontal airbag did not deploy and my seatbelt did not restrain me. I believe both of these were faulty and did…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (21 complaints, typically around 127,000 miles); body and structure (9 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tracker?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Tracker model year since 2000, with 69 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.