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2002 Chevrolet Tracker Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
12%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“I have a 2002 chevy Tracker which was having problems with vibration when braking vehicle. Took car to a chevy dealership to request inspection and repair of the vibrating brakes with a front end alignment and requested an inspection of the engine due to engine cutoff during idling while braking at a stoplight. Mechanic failed to inspect or say anything about a possible defect of the front suspension crossmember rusting. Gm sales manager and GM staff failed to inspect my Tracker or say anything to me about this known defect or the possible danger of the arm rusting and falling off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10341949, filed 2010-07, 80,000 miles

“Our chevy Tracker was purchased new in oct 02. The first time the oil was changed the vehicle would not start back up imediatly. After spinning the motor over for several minutes it did start but smoked severley. This problem has persisted since that date. The repair tech. At Chevrolet agrees that the valves in the cylinder head are sticking open causing the vehicle to not have the compression to start. But after three attempts to repair they have failed and cannot find the problem what do I do?????????????”

NHTSA complaint #10069881, filed 2004-01, 3,800 miles

“While driving 55 MPH vehicle caught on fire . The dealer stated the oil filter malfunctioned, causing oil to leak onto the motor and transmission. No injuries reported.”

NHTSA complaint #10094659, filed 2004-09, 39,000 miles

“The engine of my 2002 chevy Tracker would make clicking noises. I first brough in my vehicle for service approx. 2 months ago. Then a week or so after I got my vehicle back, the clicking noise from the engine is back. I then brough teh vehicle back to my GM dealership and they said it was fine, but I don't accept their answer. Eventhough there's no injuries leading from this incident, but I'm afraid it would cause greater harm in the future.”

NHTSA complaint #10110581, filed 2005-02

“June, 2004. Air bag light on. Dealer indicates need to replace coil/clock spring. July, 2004, the horn was inoperable and the airbag light was on. Wires under horn pad were cut. Replaced sir coil and repaired horn wire. April 2005, air bag light on again. Steering column loose. Replaced air bag clock assembly. March, 2008. Air bag light on and horn beeping intermittently when hitting bumps or potholes. Dealer found broken wires for horn contact and clock spring. Replaced complete steering column. February, 2011. …”

NHTSA complaint #10383338, filed 2011-02

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker

Suspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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