Tl*the contact owns a 1999 geo tracker. The contact stated that the front suspension cross member is rotted out and corroded from the inside. This type of vehicle was manufactured with front cross members designed and made by suzuki, which rust from the inside out due to insufficient corrosion protection. The federal safety agency action # ea06018 was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 69,300.
The worst 1999 Geo Tracker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine6
- Suspension5
- Electrical4
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
Problems by type
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- Engine6
- Suspension5
- Electrical4
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Airbags2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Recall number 99V273001 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. The windshield may have been improperly installed and may not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.
Recall number 98V329000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Recall number 98V324001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Geo Tracker 11
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 technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 372LE automatic transmission no first gear. mr
- Subject regarding vehicles with automatic transmissions, the ignition key may bind in the accessory...
- Voluntary emission campaign involving vehicles exhibiting a no-start condition in cold wheater (5 degrees...
What 1999 Geo Tracker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine idles rough and stalls.
My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. However the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. What should I do?.
I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. I have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and connecting rods to the tune of 1000 dollars. I have not been given any satisfaction from chevy or my dealership where I purchased the auto. The car has died and it was shaking and stalling out at stop lights as well as when I would be putting my foot on the brake for anything. This car is not safe or reliable and I am pissed off at chevy and rockenbach the dealership that sold me this piece of crap.
When brakes are applied, and when vehicle is driven on wet pavement ABS system activates, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details. Please add VIN.
Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. The dealer told me "my license plate was loose". This tracker is losing bolts at an alarming rate. The left front suspension developed a severe "rattle"at any and all speeds. The strut assembly was replaced, but a rattle is still noticable over uneven surfaces. I am afraid to drive this vehicle on a long-duration trip.
Fan sqealing when the vehicle is cold or temperture is cold. It can get very loud if cold outside. Don't know if fan may fail fail and come apart.
Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. Two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. Ac-the AC is not a big enough unit for the vehicle. Have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. Suspension- the vehicle is all over the road. Very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 MPH. Bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out.
Consumer was involved in a 35 to 45 MPH frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Coming out of a curve to the left, the left-rear wheel caused the vehicle to fish-tail to the left. Countersteering to the left caused the vehicle to slide to the right. Countersteering to the right straightened the vehicle, but not before running into a forest. Breaks were not touched during the slides..
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Questions about the 1999 Geo Tracker
Is the 1999 Geo Tracker reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1999 Geo Tracker, 11.0 times a typical Tracker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Geo Tracker?
Engine and cooling, with 6 complaints. Next is suspension (5).
How many recalls does the 1999 Geo Tracker have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, visibility and steering.
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