2000 Chevrolet Tracker Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,106miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker, 12% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,106 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.
“Ongoing problem with the key sticking in the ignition after the vehicle was turned off. When this occurred consumer was able to remove the keys by jiggling it in the ignition. Problem progressed, and the key was currently stuck in the ignition, and wouldn't come out. Dealership was contacted, and indicated that the ignition had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10087343, filed 2004-08, 56,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact was unable to easily remove the key from the ignition, it took 20 minutes to release it. The dealer quoted the diagnosis rates and the contact is requested compensation from the manufacturer. The failure has occurred 50 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10181331, filed 2007-02, 30,000 miles“2000 Chevrolet Tracker SUV, have had problems since day one with key being stuck in ignition. You can put it in 4-wd /reverse and the key will come out. Also, this vehicle is very unstable when going onto a ramp of a freeway if there is any curve in the ramp whatsover.”
NHTSA complaint #10118629, filed 2005-04, 48,657 miles“Key is stuck in ignition. Will not turn to lock position so key can be pulled out. Also, interior door handle has broken off of passenger side door rendering it impossible to open from inside. Driver side interior door handle frame broken off, can still open door from inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10080370, filed 2004-07, 41,663 miles“The key did not come out of the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer noticed a burning smell. The dealer stated that the reservoir for the 4-wheel drive was burning oil. The ignition problem was a common problem with GM vehicles. The drive train developed a noise, metal was found in the rear end, the steering shaft mechanism broken and allowed the key to go back into the lock position, the fuel gauge was intermittent, and the A/C was inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10050419, filed 2004-01, 28,700 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker
37 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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