1997 Chevrolet Tracker Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1997 Chevrolet Tracker has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Chevrolet Tracker recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker.

Most common 1997 Chevrolet Tracker problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2
Steering1
Tires1

What owners report

2014-07-08, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERAL LACERATIONS, FRACTURED HER LEFT ARM AND INJURED HER BACK. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN
2008-10-29, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER. THE VEHICLE HAD COOPER TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES OF THE FAILED INCIDENT. A POLICE OFFICER CONCLUDED THAT THE CRASH RESULTED FROM TIRE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 11/25/08. *LJ UPDATED 11/25/08. *JB
2002-11-14, Steering
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TIE ROD FAIL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
2000-07-26, Air Bags
CONUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE VERY EASILY ROLLED OVER, ALSO DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

1997 Chevrolet Tracker questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Steering (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Tracker has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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