1998 Chevrolet Tracker Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. 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.
- Electrical system3 30%
- Engine cooling3 30%
- Brakes1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Design of the vehicle structure causes the vehicle to have poor stability, while driving wind interference causes control difficulty and problems due to light weight of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #551757, filed 2000-04Engine cooling: “My vehicle was ruined by a chevy dealership and they will not fix it. I took it for a small oil gasket leak and now the car has no power and another dealership said the gas was in the oil and that my vehicle belongs in a junkyard. I have all the information needed upon request. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #767617, filed 2002-09Transmission and drivetrain: “The transmission, torque converter, lock-up solenoid has failed. This is the second time, the dealer replaced the first under warranty. It is my understanding, this is an emissions/driveability/economy related component. I am now experiencing very poor mileage and the engine seems to be running increasingly poor as well. Driveability seems to be suffering. The dealer states nothing can be done. - is this true?”
NHTSA complaint #763986, filed 2002-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1998 Chevrolet Tracker version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracker 2WD Convertible | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tracker 2WD Convertible | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 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. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022Fuel system, Brakes. 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…
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. 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…
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This 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…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This 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…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018Equipment. This 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017Tires, Electrical system, Fuel system, Equipment. 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…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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 1998 Chevrolet Tracker have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1998 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.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker get?
The EPA rates the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker (Tracker 2WD Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 21 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.