2001 Chevrolet Tracker Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 18%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker, 18% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car was steering funny and pulling to the left especially when braking. I heard a metal bang noise at one point and made an appointment to have it checked where the mechanic was shocked to find the crossmember subframe fractured which would have certainly lead to a serious accident and I was lucky to have made it to the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10248027, filed 2008-11, 97,000 miles“My front suspension crossmember completely corroded and cracked in half making my car not drivable. I located the special coverage program online as this appeared to be a common occurrence. I am the 2nd owner. I purchased this car from a woman who resides in assisted living and had been in assisted living since the special coverage notice. As she did not have a driver's license, this vehicle sat in her garage without the needed repair covered by GM until her family sold it to me in june. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651305, filed 2014-10, 72,000 miles“We have a 2001 chevy Tracker with the rusted crossmember/subframe that Chevrolet won't repair. I think this is definitely a safety issue. I called chevy reps. And all I got was were sorry but the car is 1200 miles over the limit for repairs. We took ours to our local mechanic for regular maintenance and they found the rusted crossmember and advised us to not drive the vehicle, it was not safe. So now we without a very needed car.”
NHTSA complaint #10332079, filed 2010-05, 151,200 miles“2001 chevy Tracker with rusted front cross member. The cross member rusted and broke leaving the lower a arm disconnect from the frame on one end. This causes an uncontrollable shake and totally out of control. This is extremely dangerous, especially at highway speeds. I contacted a chevy dealer and also general motors and was told that there is nothing that can be done because the special coverage offer had expired. The special coverage was for 10 years or 150,000 miles. My Tracker has 59,450 miles but was rejected because of a time limit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552986, filed 2013-11, 59,450 miles“I purchased a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker lt used with 109k miles. The vehicle was sold to me by a dealership without safety inspection stickers. I took the vehicle to my mechanic to have it inspected and was told the frame was rotted, including the front frame, suspension and side rocker panels. The dealership did not disclose the damage to me and refuses to refund the cost of the vehicle or make the repairs. I am currently trying to have the issue mediated by the pa state attorney general's office. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362963, filed 2010-10, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker
15 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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