Air bag light comes on when temperature reaches above 90 degrees. Driver side air bag outer shell becomes very soft.
The worst 1997 Geo Tracker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes6
- Airbags5
- Engine5
- Transmission4
- Electrical3
Problems by type
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- Brakes6
- Airbags5
- Engine5
- Transmission4
- Electrical3
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Geo Tracker 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- Vehicle Recalls
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
1997 Geo Tracker fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | RWD | 19-21 | 22-24 | 21-22 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19-21 | 22-24 | 21-22 |
What 1997 Geo Tracker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Had previous diagnosis on egr valve. Had replaced on 1/19 after ses code cleared another code popped up for pre-cat o2 sensor. Upon fixing that problem on 1/28 yet another egr code came up and was diagnosed on 1/30 for the egr transducer which controls the egr valve I just had replaced! Replaced transducer on 1/31. Between labor, parts & diagnostics I shelled out $530.00. Plus I had a egr solenoid replaced on 7/23/02. This is crazy, all this stuff went one after another something has to been wrong related either to the fuel system of said vehicle or to egr system of said vehicle!
While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock on their own, while also causing brakes to severely smoke. Took over 2 weeks to find problem & correct.
While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock on their own, while also causing brakes to severely smoke. Took over 2 weeks to find problem & correct.
Vehicle stalls due to electrical fuse problems. The wipers, turn signals and interior lighting may also be effected by the electrical fuse problem. The air conditioner failed and the exhaust fell off the car. *ak *cb
Cannot seem to keep car out of shop due to no air. I am an elderly lady and cannot keep on not knowing if my car is going to keep me cool.
My wife was traveling 5-7 MPH on ice, the car spun and hit the curb (it did not go over the curb, just hit it). No damage was initially done to the vehicle, other than the fact that it stalled. When she tried to restart it, it would not start. After 5 minutes, she got out, walked away, and the vehicle exploded and caught on fire. This should never happen! If she were traveling any faster, she may be dead.
When driving consumer heard a funny noise coming from front end of vehicle, also when brakes were applied, there was a big thumping noise coming from front end, consumer has contacted dealer, the dealer was unable to detect cause.*ak consumer states the brakes, rotors, catalytic converter were replaced, but the noise continued, the dealer detemined the problem to be the right hub assembly.
There was a funny noise like when putting flapping cards on a bicycle, and when putting on brakes, there was a loud thump.*ak the consumer was unable to use 4 wheel drive because it grindes the gears( sounded like marbles were rolling in the hub).
4 wheel auto locking hubs failed, dealer stated that both sides need repaired even though it's only the left side that is defective.
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Questions about the 1997 Geo Tracker
Is the 1997 Geo Tracker reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1997 Geo Tracker, 12.5 times a typical Tracker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Geo Tracker?
Brakes, with 6 complaints. Next is airbags (5).
How many recalls does the 1997 Geo Tracker have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Geo Tracker get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Geo Tracker range from 21 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 19-21 city and 22-24 highway.
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