1996 Chevrolet Tracker Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and steering (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 29%
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Steering2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Seats1 14%
- Tires1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brake and fuel lines leaking due to excessive rust. Wheel lug nuts had to be cut-off due to rust. Dash panel covering speedometer, odometer and gauges was removed and speedometer was non-functional.”
NHTSA complaint #10377611, filed 2011-01Engine cooling: “Tire had split from the tread to the firewall on the outside, and had started to separate. We had replaced the tire on 6/17/2000 with a michelin brand because of the fact that firestone had discontinued this tire, the remaining three tires show signs of separation. The tires in question had a three year ,75,000 mile warranty which was not honored. As to the issue of the engine stalling out and clutch not engaging and kicking out of gear. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership on numurous occasions, with the dealership claiming nothing was wrong with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #731428, filed 2000-09Steering: “Consumer states vehicle steering system is not stability controllable, while making a turn the vehicle failed to respond to steering and kept moving to the right side and hit a pole, consumer suffered minor injuries, during the repair of the vehicle it was discovered that the steering gear and linkage was out of position, the front control arm became winding and the front knuckle was bended.”
NHTSA complaint #560974, filed 2001-04Air bags: “Vehicle was at a stop light wating to turn while it wa srainin, applied brakes, and skidded into vehicle from rear. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #893898, filed 2001-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Tracker
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15 | 20,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Rising |
| 2003 | 69 | 55,500 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 59 | 82,424 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 83 | 72,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 109 | 89,500 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 49 | 102,000 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 10 | — | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Tracker model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.