Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension16
- Structure14
- Air bags7
- Visibility7
- Engine and engine cooling7
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Electrical system4
- Service brakes4
- Power train2
- Steering2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 19 2002 Tracker vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 19 people died inside them, and 7 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker failed the safety check 3.79% of the time — 89% more often than the average 2002 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 134,112 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 9.9–11.0 L/100 km (about 21–24 mpg US), CO₂ 228–253 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracker Convertible 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Tracker Convertible 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 9.9 | 10.9 |
| Tracker Van 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Tracker Convertible 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.9 | 11.0 |
| Tracker Van 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.9 | 11.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker.
| 2004419 29 Nov 2004 | Other Certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may experience a condition where the accelerator may not return to idle. These vehicle, when operated in extremely … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637222 | INFORMATION ON THE SPARE TIRE COVER AND ITS ATTACHED SILK-SCREEN. *TT |
| 634987 | A TICK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING DURING COLD OR HOT OPERATION. *TT |
| 629759 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT END OR LEFT FRONT WINDOWS TIP FORWARD WHEN BEING RAISED AND HAVE A TENDENCY TO BIND IN THE WINDOW CHANNEL. *TT |
| 629730 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON VARIOUS CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION. *TT |
| 629554 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DOME LAMP CANNOT BE TURNED ON MANUALLY BUT IT WILL TURN ON WHEN A DOOR IS OPENED. *JG |
| 629488 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ONE OR MORE WINDOWS BINDS OR TO TIPS FORWARD WHEN OPENING. *JG |
| 628083 | INFORMATION ON INSTALLING THE NEW ROOF RACK CROSS RAIL. *TT |
| 626418 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW BUMPER PROTECTION TO PREVENT DYE STAINING FROM THE SPARE TIRE. *SLC |
| 625281 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROTECTIVE COVER ON THE SILVER PAINTED FRONT AND REAR BUMPER. *YH |
| 625201 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKING AIR CONDITIONERS. *JG |
| 622999 | INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES WITH REFRIGERANT DYE ADDED TO THE A/C SYSTEM AT ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT |
| 622945 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA CAVALIER. *TT |
| 622702 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HVAC SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. WHEN THE CONTROL IS MOVED TO THE DOWN OR FLOOR (HEAT) POSITION, AIR CONTINUES TO FLOW FROM THE END VENTS OF THE DASH. NLM |
| 11009156 | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| 11007744 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| 11007743 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| 11006621 | Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers. |
| 11006421 | GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return. |
| 11004761 | This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 11004557 | This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 11002312 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information. |
| 10252735 | This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish. |
| 10252163 | XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation. |
| 10251890 | This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 10250775 | This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation