1994 GEO Tracker Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1994 GEO Tracker has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (19 reports).

3Recalls
48Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Tracker?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 GEO Tracker recalls

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Recall 96V118Jul 1, 1996965 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 94V073001Apr 16, 199434,172 vehicles affected

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Recall 94V016Jan 21, 19942,502 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 GEO Tracker problems

Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure19
Suspension5
Power Train5
Seats4
Seat Belts4
Steering3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Visibility2

What owners report

2008-12-30, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GEO TRACKER PURCHASED IN 2004 AS A FUEL VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND STALLED. HE WAS MISINFORMED AS TO WHICH TYPE OF FUEL TO PUT INTO THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A DIESEL FUEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE "CONDUIT OF CONTINUUM OF VEHICULAR PROPRIETY." THE DEALER STATED THE CARBURETOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED REPAIRS AT AN ESTIMATED COSTS OF $700. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
2008-09-19, Power Train
RIGHT REAR RIDES LOW. REAR RIGHT AXLE HOUSING WELDS APPEAR TO BE STRETCHED AND LEAKING. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR RECALL INSPECTION (RECALL ID NHTSA: 94V073001). RECALL INSPECTION OF AXLE HOUSING REFUSED DUE TO RECALL CANCELLATION BY GENERAL MOTORS. *TR
2005-02-02, Steering
WHILE STEERING THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. A LOUD NOISE COME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT A RECALL 96V118000 WA SISSUED FOR STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. HOWEVER, MECHANIC TOLD THE DRIVER THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK
2002-08-16, Structure
METAL FRAME THAT HOLDS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS DETERIORATING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLES BODY IS DEFECTIVE. THE AREA THAT HOLDS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS ROTTED. THIS DEFECT DEPRIVED CONSUMER THE USE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A WARRANTY ISSUE. CONSUMER HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING THIS PART WAS DEFECTIVE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. *JG
2002-06-20, Visibility
WHILE TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WAS UNABLE TO USE THE WINDHSIELD WIPERS BECAUSE BOLTS AND ARM THAT HOLDS RUBBER WIPER HAS CORRODED AND BECAME INOPERABLE.*AK

1994 GEO Tracker questions

Does the 1994 GEO Tracker have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1994 GEO Tracker: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Suspension:Rear; Steering:Rack And Pinion. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 GEO Tracker?

Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (19), Suspension (5), Power Train (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 GEO 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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