2003 Chevrolet Tracker Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“While driving the car the wheel started pulling to the right.after that the steering wheel began to go back and forth a bit and felt shaking..we have owned this car since it was new.there was no previous warning of a problem.I looked under the car and the cross member was rotted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10572671, filed 2014-03, 68,000 miles“The front suspension crossmember is highly corroded (rusty) and as I have read it is a very serious problem with the Tracker model and I would like to know if anyone could help with the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10560040, filed 2014-01, 159,000 miles“Vehicle has a known and serious safety manufacturing defect previously covered under a special coverage - #06186 for corrosion and rust proofing causing the subframe and control arms corrode and detach. Gm refuses to honor previously expired special coverage and considers this an out of pocket expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10960362, filed 2017-03, 50,000 miles“Dt: was driving down road and felt steering wheel came loose. Stopped at dealer because he was concerned. Dealer would not do anything because it was not under warranty. So decided to go home because steering wheel had not come off completely at that point. While on the interstate the steering wheel came off. Laid steering wheel aside and used steering column to make it home. No repairs have been made, but took vehicle to dealer to see if anything could be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10122583, filed 2005-05, 128,868 miles“When turning vehicle to the left a grinding noise was heard. Dealer replaced the steering gear box to resolve the problem. Also, all the windows had spots that the dealer could not remove by cleaning.”
NHTSA complaint #10059532, filed 2004-03, 6,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
21 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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