2003 Chevrolet Tracker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, 7% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“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“Loud noise in front end of vehicle when cold. This makes a very loud grinding, squeaking noise in the front end of the vehicle when the outside temperature is at or below 22 degrees fahrenheit. The noise goes away after about 5 to 10 minutes of driving. The dealer says there is no fix for this! I have two 2003 trackers..and they both make this loud, irritating noise when its cold. Its so loud sometimes, you can hear it a block away. There is no excuse for a manufacturer to ignore a problem like this..even though it may not be safety related, it should still be fixed for free. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183863, filed 2007-03, 31,200 miles“The contact stated the vehicle's transmission shifter cable fractured while traveling 20 MPH. This caused the vehicle to be unable to shift gears. The service dealer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10169865, filed 2006-10, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10201098Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10190503Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10113664May 29, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
21 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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