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2000 Chevrolet Tracker Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
8%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
31,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker, 8% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.

“Belt squealing in cold start, always in rainy or cold day. Have 4 repairs n this problem over the last two years with the same dealer, denooyer Chevrolet, albany, ny. Dealer just replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belts, however, not able to fix it permanently.”

NHTSA complaint #10043173, filed 2003-10, 31,000 miles

“I bought the Chevrolet Tracker as a used car from freeman toyota the car had 33817 miles we had till 36000 an the warranty would be up that went really fast, needless to say it seems right after that I have acquired a high squeal coming from it seems the belts or maybe the pulleys we have use a cyclon spay that was suggested it goes away fro a few days an comes back again I have driven my car now has the miles of 47082, a car of less than 50000 should still run quietly and have no loud squeals as you drive. …”

NHTSA complaint #10071193, filed 2004-01

“Serprntine belt continually glazes, have replaced every 6 months since original purchase. Dealer now advises belts will no longer be replaced under warranty and charges $150.00 every time belt is replaced. Dealer advises there is no fix for this problem and I'll just have to deal with it.”

NHTSA complaint #10056763, filed 2004-02

“Severe belt squealing when it is cold and humid. Always happens when cold start. Dealer replaced belt three times and replaced belt tensioner. Dealer say belt is glazed although the milage is 20,000. Belt was replaced 3 times! Dt”

NHTSA complaint #769465, filed 2002-11

“While driving at any speed and with no warning anti- freeze fluid began leaking through the air vents. Consumer could smell the fumes inside the vehicle. Passengers became sick dealer notified. Nlm.”

NHTSA complaint #8020057, filed 2002-10

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200357%
2002712%
20011518%
200098%
199948%
1998330%
1996229%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Suspension
37 complaints
Body and structure
27 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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