1999 Chevrolet Tracker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,375miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker, 16% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,375 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.
“Have been reporting clunking noise in front end when I turn vehicle. Have reported this to my dealership on a regular basis since 2000. They keep telling me they have not been able to duplicate the problem and have had no other complaints. I also contacted Chevrolet and they said they do not contrradict the dealership and there is nothing they can do, I just found out there is a service bulletin on this that was issued 4-1-01. The dealership (team Chevrolet in colorado springs nor Chevrolet has ever mentioned this to me). …”
NHTSA complaint #10048845, filed 2003-11, 200 miles“When I shift my car in 4 wheel drive I have a hard time puttin it into gear and while car is in motion it shifts out of 4 wheel drive and makes a hard thud sound. I have had alot of problems with my car which is unfortunate thing because I do believe that chevrolets are good cars .”
NHTSA complaint #10050869, filed 2003-12“Since owning our 1999 cheverolet Tracker our vehicle has been in the shop for repair the the transmission at least 30 percent of the time. My wife has had several near accidents when the the transmission has either locked up, or not gone into the proper gear. One incedent gears locked up causing the Tracker to skid and sudden stop, casusing a neck injury to my wife. A second incedent when the transmission locked up she skidded sideways through a school crossing. …”
NHTSA complaint #732230, filed 2000-09“The vehicle is designed with an automatic light sensor which turns on the lights when it gets dark, however the system does not work properly and the lights activate at any time for no reason during the daylight hours, the sensor has been replaced on three occasions, however the system continues to experience operational problems.”
NHTSA complaint #558104, filed 2000-12“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 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
- 10017207Oct 28, 2005Squeal or squeak type noise from the front axle area during cold ambient temperatures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
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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