1999 Chevrolet Tracker Steering Problems

“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. …”

“Came to a stop at a stop sign and heart a pop. Tracker would then pull roughly to the left when brakes were applied. Upon inspection it was discovered that the passenger side of the crossmember broke where the inner suspension attaches. Called several dealerships and this is something that is not covered on a recall for this year vehicle. Found several forums that complain of the exact same problem on various years for the chevy Tracker. This is very unfortunate since I am quite fond of my Tracker and rely on it for work and travel with my children, especially in winter months. …”

“Serpentine belt frayed and breaking. Difficult to keep properly tensioned. Following about two months of this problem the factory bolt holding the mounting frame for the AC compressor broke off at the engine block causing the AC compressor to fall from its mount due to the top bolt having worked loose. This caused a loss of power steering. The compressor bounced around on the hoses freely until the vehicle was stopped and the cause of the loss of power steering and loud noise from the engine compartment could be determined. …”