2003 Chevrolet Tracker suspension problems

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Suspension · WV

Corrosion and rust proofing causing the subframe and control arms to corrode and detach

Filed May 28, 2018 · Suspension · IN

Front suspension cross member rusted through

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · OH

Feont suspension crossmember broke on right side.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 50,000 miles · IL

Vehicle has a known and serious safety manufacturing defect previously covered under a "special coverage - #06186" for corrosion and rust proofing causing the subframe and control arms corrode and detach. Gm refuses to honor previously expired special coverage and considers this an "out of pocket" expense.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Suspension · 162,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. While driving approximately 55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle veered to the left and the front driver side wheel began to shake. While inspecting under the vehicle, the contact discovered that the a-arm suspension fractured due to rust and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Suspension · 84,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel began to vibrate. The failure was persistent. The contact also stated that the vehicle shook violently when the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front control arm failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 126,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front suspension arm and the cross member fractured. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic discovered that the front mount arm had extensive rust and corrosion to the point that the part deteriorated and fractured, including the cross member. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: ea06018 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj updated 11/16/2017

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently. The contact had to merge to the side of the road in order to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front suspension was severely corroded causing the front lower frame to separate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. ...updated 04/08/15 updated 04/14/15

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Suspension · 127,941 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle cross member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,941.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 120,193 miles · NY

I was driving home from work when my car started to violent shake at about forty five miles hr so I pull over my tracker over saw not problem so I drop my spd and was able to make it home with min shaking and the next day I had a mechanic look it and was told the whole front crossmember bar had rust away. I look up the problem online and found a extended warranty or as been called a "silent recall." on this part,but it has expired the problem is I was never informed of this now expire warranty. I called chevy helpline expanded it to them and they told me they sent letter to the dealer I should contact them and I did and they had me bring my car in to them and informed I never received anything about the warranty they told they did not send letter out that if I bought in for service they would have notice the rust and I now have 2 option one my car is in very good shape and they could replace the front end for 1500 if they could get the parts,but they do not recommend that or option 2 they junk it for 500 which I though was strange since they told me it was in otherwise good shape. They also inform my was no longer safe to drive and now it sits in my drive as use to me as a boat anchor.