Vehicle started on fire while driving.
The worst 1998 Geo Tracker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Geo Tracker 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Geo Tracker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Check engine light has been on since 9/30/02 when the pc module was replaced in my 1998 geo chevy tracker. I have taken it back to roger whitley chevrolet just about every other week from october to january 3, 2003. They have checked everything possible but cannot fix the problem. I was told not to worry it will not affect anything. If this is true then why do we need this system. I believe the problem might possibly be the pc module they installed is defective. The maintenance supervisor said that is not possible but yet he has checked the wiring and numerous other possibilities, but the light remains on.
I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. Top leaking, gas usage, etc. This vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8ak
We have had to take the vehicle in almost every week to fix something in the last month. We are not happy with the product if this continues. We are requesting some kind of action on this "lemon" of a vehicle. No safety defect (s) indicated.
After coming to a stop throttle remained open. Engine was revving. Brakes failed to work. Shifted into park & turned vehicle off. Had vehicle towed to dealer to check.
When it's windy and vehicle goes over 25mph it swerves. The dealer has been notified.
Oct17,1998, day after vehicle purchased, brake spring broke in right rear brake, dealership worked on vehicle 5 times in 11 days ,but could not get clattering noise out of brakes,.stated they couldn't fix it. Agreed through bbb to have another dealership work on vehicle. In dec ,1998 new brake drums and shoes were put on vehicle, 3 months later there is brake noise again,brakes won't stay fixed. Noon.
4x4 wheel drive hub locked and caused the vehicle to slip out of 4x4 wheel drive. Wheels locked up and caused the vehicle to slide into a tree with snow on the ground. Dealer has been contacted.
Owners' manual incorrectly instructs as to how to lift car on jack.
Engine check light has repeatedly come on. Twice because of gas tank cap failure, and three times because of a PCM/vcm module failure. The module has now been replaced three times.
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Questions about the 1998 Geo Tracker
Is the 1998 Geo Tracker reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1998 Geo Tracker, 9.0 times a typical Tracker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Geo Tracker?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Geo Tracker have?
No recalls on record.
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