2001 Chevrolet Tracker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker, 8% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 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.
“Rear brakes became inoperative. The left rear axle seal was found to be leaking transaxle fluid and contaminating the left rear brake shoes. Brake failure could have resulted in accident, injury and possible death. Local service garage replaced left axle seals and bearings. Replacement was not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10203345, filed 2007-09, 64,605 miles“Dt: contact stated on 8-2-05 the wheel on the rear passenger's side fell off. Also, the axle fell off. The contact was pulling into a supe rmarket parking lot when it fell off. Had not hit anything. The road conditionion were good.”
NHTSA complaint #10131350, filed 2005-08, 30,000 miles“While driving automatic transmission overheats. Consumer has to pull over and open the hood so vehicle will not catch on fire. Dealership indicated that transmission fluid was coming out of filler pipe and going into exhaust. Please provide more details. Ph.”
NHTSA complaint #10004254, filed 2003-01, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact noticed that the rear axle was leaking. The dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and also offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. The current mileage was 14,597. The failure mileage was 608. Updated 01/11/2011. Updated 2/17/11 the consumer stated the right rear axle seal has been replaced three times and has failed again since the vehicle was new. Updated 08/31/11.”
NHTSA complaint #10368555, filed 2010-12, 608 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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