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
The worst 1997 Chevrolet Tracker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Steering1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling...
- General motor has decided that the owner manuals contain incomplete instructions for towing the vehicled...
- General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united...
What 1997 Chevrolet Tracker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the tie rod fail causing the engine to seize. Dealer notified. Mr
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.
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker, fewer than a typical Tracker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker have?
No recalls on record.
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