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2004 Chevrolet Tracker Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. The part named most often is suspension, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and steering (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 349 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side control arm had broke free. I had the car towed to the nearest Chevrolet dealer and was told the vehicle was three months past the extended coverage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10626441, filed 2014-08, 142,347 miles

Air bags: “The airbags are not listed on the recall. How even on dec 19, 2016 this vehicle was totaled in a front end crash. None of the airbags deployed, the drivers side seatbelt came loose.”

NHTSA complaint #10950218, filed 2017-02, 69,000 miles

Steering: “I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was scraping the car so I offered him scrap value but little to my knowledge that the total frame is rotted from inside to out and on driving it home it thumped, shook rattled and scared the crap out of me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11584191, filed 2024-04

Body and structure: “My car is in excellent shape I store it right and wash all the salt off during winter there was no corrosion or at least I thought until I was driving down the road the car started shaking violently causing me to go off the road and hit a tree come to find out my front crossmember was extrrememly corroded but the metal right next to it was not corroded at all so they used inferior metal the accident damaged the fenders bumper and lights it also destroyed my sway bar links struts and strut mounts I take good care of my car and when I called chevy the told me they knew about it and that the…”

NHTSA complaint #10593777, filed 2014-05, 200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,600 and 69,000 miles.

36%0–1018%10–2518%25–509%50–750%75–10018%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2004200620072010201442016201720182024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tracker · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Chevrolet Tracker version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tracker 2WD Hardtop2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172018$3,700
Tracker 4WD Hardtop2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172018$3,700
Tracker LT 2WD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172018$3,700
Tracker LT 4WD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172018$3,700
Tracker ZR2 4WD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172018$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 349 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 349 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Tracker

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20041520,0000—18—Rising
20036955,5000—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20025982,4240—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20018372,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200010989,5000—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199949102,0000—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199810—0—22—Not enough data
19967—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Tracker model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.

Has the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (Tracker 2WD Hardtop, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,600 and 69,000 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.