2000 Chevrolet Tracker Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 34%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker, 34% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on highway had to brake steering wheel violent went left if anyone had of been in other lane I would have hit them head on. I thought the brake caliper was locking up. So I went to part store bought a nw one($92) took it to a garage of a man I knew. He put it on lift to change caliper he noticed control arm complete ly rusted out on cross frame..there was also a hole about 7 long rusted out of frame.bthis wasn't a safety prob. He said not to drive it wads not safe to drive. It was a sunday no one working on sunday. Went back monday. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399860, filed 2021-03, 148,000 miles“I am writing to complain about my 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. The driver's side front lower arm has rusted through and broke and the left side is also cracked. This vehicle is not that old that the frame should break. It is at a garage to fix the driver's side that has broke. It will cost approximately $400.00 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10225745, filed 2008-04, 80,000 miles“I recently had my 2000 chevy Tracker 4dr in for pennsylvanias state inspection and at that time my mechanic told me the suspension bar is rotting away from the frame. I have looked online and have seen many complaints and which states that GM had extended a special warranty program for this issue in the snow/salt states. I bought this vehicle used and feel this problem is a manufacturers defect and which GM seems to admit. My vehicle has 114000 miles on it and cannot afford this repair on my own. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525116, filed 2013-07, 114,000 miles“Front suspension crossmember rusted through , with out worning all most causing me to lose control of the vehicle. Thank goodness I wasn't going 60 MPH , this is a very dangerous defect !!”
NHTSA complaint #10486688, filed 2012-12, 143,000 miles“There is no incident so far. But according to my mechanic, one hit on a pothole could cause it to break/crack. From service campaign bulletin given to me by my mechanic-front suspension crossover corrosion on 2000 chevy Tracker. I am less than 2 months past the coverage, 10 yrs or 150,000 miles. My truck was from 12.15.99 chevy will not honor recall, says it's not a recall even though there are several complaints of damage & serious accidents occurring because of this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10308964, filed 2010-02, 135,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker
27 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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