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Complaints by Engine Code
2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
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LE8
2.5L 6-cylView details
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L34
2.0L 4-cylView details
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L01
1.6L 4-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Tracker, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker
On a used 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the suspension (90), the body and structure (69) and the engine (41). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 90 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker about the suspension.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker about the body and structure.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 41 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 37 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker about the cooling system, all engines combined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker complaints?
Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the body and trim and the engine.
Is the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker have?
NHTSA has 331 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Tracker?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the suspension, the body and trim and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Tracker?
The 2003 Chevrolet Tracker received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 3 stars. Electronic Stability Control: No. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 331 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.