1996 GEO Tracker Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GEO Tracker, 14% of the 71 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“While driving at 35 MPH, coming to a complete stop, brakes were pushed to the floor and gave no resistance. Abs light came on and stayed on until car was turned off. Brakes failed on 2 occasions. Manf. Contacted”
NHTSA complaint #813208, filed 1997-06“When applying the brakes the pedal gets stiff and starts to vibrate and shakes, and vehicle will not stop. Dealer can't do anything about it because problem can't be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #820180, filed 1998-02“The dog hit emergency parking brake and it went down the truck rolled into a tree. Tt the vehicle rolled backwards going speed and hit a tree. Emergency brake goes down when tapped.”
NHTSA complaint #974543, filed 1995-11Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 14% |
| 1998 | 3 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 24% |
| 1996 | 10 | 14% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 GEO Tracker
22 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GEO 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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