1999 Chevrolet Tracker Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,576miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,576 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the original owner of a 1999 chevy Tracker. Since day one of ownership, I have had problems with steering wheel binding and ignition key issues. Also, there has been a squealing noise that is loud and constant. It has been to the dealer many times with the same old recommendation of we can't find anything wrong, just keep driving it. Or, there is nothing to fix. The squealing is louder and from reading other issues with the chevy Tracker, it seems is from the pulley and belt area that is causing the noise that a dealer refuses to fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667827, filed 2014-12, 7,576 miles“When putting on brakes vehicle will just slide unless driver presses brake pedal to the floor. Also, vehicle vibrates in the back. Dealer replaced axle, but problem still exists. At times, when stopping consumer has almost rear ended other vehicles because car won't stop.”
NHTSA complaint #860458, filed 2000-04“After purchasing car,consumer complained that brake and gas pedal felt abnormal, was advised by dealership that it was just a matter of growing accustomed to the new vehicle, brake light appeared lit and stayed lit during entire ride home, when consumer went to register car, it failed inspection due to head light being burned out and leaking on right rear brake as a result of leaking axle, and was adv that brake light light staying lit could be a safety hazard,consumer was adv that rear brake shoes,machine the rear brake drums and replacement of axle seal was needed,after picking up vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #560654, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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