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CarsLore / GEO / Tracker / 1996

1996 GEO Tracker

71 owner complaints — the most of any Tracker model years, 3.7× the typical year. 1 recall, 18 service bulletins.

71complaints · 15 crashes, 1 fires
1recalls
18manufacturer bulletins
—median mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 GEO Tracker, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Engine and engine cooling22
  • Air bags11
  • Service brakes, hydraulic8
  • Power train7
  • Suspension6
  • Electrical system5
  • Seat belts5
  • Seats5
  • Structure5
  • Equipment4

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’86’90’92’94’96’98’00’0271’86’91’94’96’97’0071
1989199019911993199419961999

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

New York safety inspections

At its first New York inspection the 1996 GEO Tracker failed the safety check 0.43% of the time — 71% less often than the average 1996 passenger car (1.47%). Median odometer at inspection: 122,122 miles.

232first inspections
0.43%failed on safety
122,122 mimedian odometer
0.0%2.1%4.1%’91’93’95’96’970.4%0.0%2.1%4.1%’91’94’96’970.4%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Fuel consumption

Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 10.6–11.3 L/100 km (about 21–22 mpg US), CO₂ 244–260 g/km.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
Tracker Convertible · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.M511.59.610.6244
Tracker Convertible 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.M511.59.610.6244
Tracker Convertible · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.A311.910.511.3260
Tracker Convertible 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.A311.910.511.3260

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

96V121001 · Fuel system, gasoline1 Jul 1996 · 18,121 vehicles

THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY."

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 GEO told its dealers about the 1996 GEO Tracker: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
622945SOME 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
601117SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR PERFORMANCE OR LACK OF POWER AFTER A PERIOD OF SUSTAINED DRIVING IN LIGHT SNOW. *YC
54197SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER DOOR HINGE LOOSENS FROM BODY. *TT
10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
10208027This 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.
10171318This 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.
10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
10157018This 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.
10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
10113443This 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.
10005527SOME 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 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
10004278SOME 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 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)