2000 Chevrolet Tracker used buying checklist
What to check on a used 2000 Chevrolet Tracker before you pay, based on what owners report, its recalls and the repairs the maker covers. Print it and take it to the test drive.
Test for the problems owners report most
The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.
- Ball joint or control arm failure13 owner complaints, usually around 100,000 miles
Drive over bumps and listen for clunks or rattles. Look for uneven tire wear.
- Pulls to one side8 owner complaints, usually around 86,000 miles
Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked and on the road: it should be smooth, with no clunks, stiffness or warning lights.
- Airbags did not deploy in a crash5 owner complaints
Make sure the airbag warning light turns off after start-up, and that every airbag recall was completed.
Make sure these recalls were done
Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.
No recalls on record for this model year.
Service bulletins worth asking about
Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.
Before you pay
- Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
- Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
- Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
- Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
- Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.
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