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2000 Chevrolet Tracker Air bags Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
9%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker, 9% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving 30 MPH in the rain,(without accelerating) the back end of the car swept out to the left, lost control of the steering and when it hit the grass and mud on the side of the road, the car flipped over onto the drivers side and completely totaled the car. No air bags were employed.”

NHTSA complaint #10102849, filed 2004-12, 40,000 miles

“Car veers to rt when brakes hit. Does not ride on wet roads at all. Notice no trackers on lot gmc is aware of the cars problems but just quite making to prevent paying damages. There are numerous defects with this model. To included seat belt especially the ones in the back. The air bags catch fire when they come out, my rt side of face is still numb a=, also the brakes lock, I've reported this on the survey they sent to no avail. You have to control the car very well if there is any kind of wind blowing. I know they are aware of all the defects, but just got away with this one. …”

NHTSA complaint #10006397, filed 2001-04

“The contact stated while driving 30 MPH on a gravel road, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes did not work. The vehicle flipped three times and the air bags did not deploy. There were not warning signals prior to the accident. The police department was contacted, and a report was taken. The police determined a dip in the road caused the vehicle to overturned. The contact sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and was towed to a junk yard.”

NHTSA complaint #10168992, filed 2006-09, 100,000 miles

“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a 1985 528i, bmw, speed was not determined, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #883185, filed 2001-03

“While driving at 45 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Dealer will inspect vehicle. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #891375, filed 2001-06

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004427%
2003710%
2002712%
20011012%
2000109%
1999612%
1996114%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Suspension
37 complaints
Body and structure
27 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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