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1999 GEO Tracker Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 GEO Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1999 GEO Tracker. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by suspension (5) and electrical system (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.

Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “I have only owned my 1999 Tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. I have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and connecting rods to the tune of 1000 dollars. I have not been given any satisfaction from chevy or my dealership where I purchased the auto. The car has died and it was shaking and stalling out at stop lights as well as when I would be putting my foot on the brake for anything. …”

NHTSA complaint #10025493, filed 2003-07, 55,000 miles

Suspension: “Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. The dealer told me my license plate was loose . This Tracker is losing bolts at an alarming rate. The left front suspension developed a severe rattle at any and all speeds. The strut assembly was replaced, but a rattle is still noticable over uneven surfaces. I am afraid to drive this vehicle on a long-duration trip.”

NHTSA complaint #744522, filed 2001-04

Electrical system: “My chevrolet/Geo Tracker had a arecal issued on it. However the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. What should I do?.”

NHTSA complaint #10030846, filed 2003-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle would fail to shift properly into 4- wheel drive on its own. Also, make noises. Vehicle was test driven by husband & it popped out of 4wd into 2wd. Took to gary powers dealership & mechanic had hard time getting vehicle to shift into 4 wheel drive. Also found no recalls on 4 wheel drive.”

NHTSA complaint #857837, filed 2000-03

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 69,300 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

19992000920012002200320062007
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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1999 GEO Tracker → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the GEO Tracker

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2000737,2350———Not enough data
19992263,0003———Stable
199818—0———Stable
199725119,6720—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199671—1—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199564113,8500——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19944869,0063—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199324164,5001—23—Stable
199219102,5000—23—Stable
199118181,5001—23—Stable
199025—1—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198910—1—25—Not enough data

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

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 GEO Tracker have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1999 GEO Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 GEO Tracker is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by suspension with 5.

Has the 1999 GEO Tracker been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 GEO Tracker reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 69,300 miles; 0% 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.

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.