no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
1996 Geo TrackerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 1996 Geo Tracker, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Geo Tracker has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
5Seats
5Electrical system
5Seat belts
5Structure
219 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 9 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 21 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 Geo Tracker recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Geo.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other Tracker year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tracker median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Geo Tracker safety ratings
1996 Geo Tracker 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Tracker owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. *AK
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE, AND MECHANIC SAID THAT ONLY ONE NUT: BOLT WAS HOLDING THE FAN SHROUD ON, THERE WERE SUPPOSE TO BE 4 NUT:BOLTS. *AK FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF. A BOLTS IN PCV VALVE WERE LOOSE. *YH
ENGINE STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT IT WAS 2 SLUNG ROD IN THE ENGINE FROM A MECHANIC. CONSUMER STARTED REBUILDING ENGINE BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT ON TRACKERS AREN'T REUSABLE. CHEVROLET REALLY HASN'T GIVEN ANY INFORMATION WHY IT HAPPENED.*AK
Own a 1996 Tracker?
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