1999 Chevrolet Tracker recalls & problems

Service Brakes · Dec 23, 2014 · 7,576 miles · CA

I am the original owner of a 1999 chevy tracker. Since day one of ownership, I have had problems with steering wheel binding and ignition key issues. Also, there has been a squealing noise that is loud and constant. It has been to the dealer many times with the same old recommendation of we can't find anything wrong, just keep driving it. Or, there is nothing to fix. The…

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Dec 23, 2014 · 7,576 miles · CA

I am the original owner of a 1999 chevy tracker. Since day one of ownership, I have had problems with steering wheel binding and ignition key issues. Also, there has been a squealing noise that is loud and constant. It has been to the dealer many times with the same old recommendation of we can't find anything wrong, just keep driving it. Or, there is nothing to fix. The…

Steering · Dec 23, 2014 · 7,576 miles · CA

I am the original owner of a 1999 chevy tracker. Since day one of ownership, I have had problems with steering wheel binding and ignition key issues. Also, there has been a squealing noise that is loud and constant. It has been to the dealer many times with the same old recommendation of we can't find anything wrong, just keep driving it. Or, there is nothing to fix. The…

Seat Belts · Oct 25, 2014 · 157,420 miles · MN

Both of my front seat belts have locked up, my driver side is completely locked up and can't be used, the passenger side will work at times but not always. I looked it up on google and found out that this is a common problem because the manufacturer installed mislabeled seat belts that were meant for the two door trackers into the four door trackers. I contacted GM about this…

Electrical System · Mar 9, 2012 · 126,000 miles · CO

Car keeps having its battery drained after repairs. Replaced two alternators and a car computer. Seems to work for a few weeks after getting fixed and then burns up an alternator. Three times to the mechanic; currently shop. Problem occurred after new battery was inserted. Car has worked great for 10 years and then this requiring electrical problem; battery is dead (this with…

Suspension · Jan 6, 2012 · 207,000 miles · OH

Came to a stop at a stop sign and heart a pop. Tracker would then pull roughly to the left when brakes were applied. Upon inspection it was discovered that the passenger side of the crossmember broke where the inner suspension attaches. Called several dealerships and this is something that is not covered on a recall for this year vehicle. Found several forums that complain of…

Steering · Jan 6, 2012 · 207,000 miles · OH

Came to a stop at a stop sign and heart a pop. Tracker would then pull roughly to the left when brakes were applied. Upon inspection it was discovered that the passenger side of the crossmember broke where the inner suspension attaches. Called several dealerships and this is something that is not covered on a recall for this year vehicle. Found several forums that complain of…

Structure · Mar 31, 2011 · 120,000 miles · OH

Front frame crossmember rusted through in multiple areas and has made vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle pulls violently to the left when the brakes are applied at high speeds or turning sharply. *tr

Structure · Nov 8, 2010 · 116,500 miles · MA

Driving on highway when the front suspension began to shudder violently. Applying brakes caused vehicle to swerve to the left. Inspection showed that front control arm mount had separated completely from the crossmember due to corrosion. Called chevrolet customer service and was told in carefully parsed words that according to my VIN there was no coverage or recall despite…

Suspension · Nov 8, 2010 · 116,500 miles · MA

Driving on highway when the front suspension began to shudder violently. Applying brakes caused vehicle to swerve to the left. Inspection showed that front control arm mount had separated completely from the crossmember due to corrosion. Called chevrolet customer service and was told in carefully parsed words that according to my VIN there was no coverage or recall despite…

Structure · Oct 12, 2010 · 73,312 miles · ME

My mother said to me that her car was pulling to the center line when she put her brakes on. She and I naturally thought she had a stuck caliper or something of that nature. She drove it to my house the next morning, and said it was pulling badly to the center line. I jacked up the car to find that the [suspension crossmember] subframe where it holds the front mount for the…

Structure · May 27, 2010 · 113,000 miles · KS

1999 chevy tracker front crossmember rusted through from the inside causing the car to pull very hard when braking. There was a recall on certain VIN #'s for this vehicle but mine was not part of the recall. I did develop the problem though. The front crossmember is rusted out from the inside and is just about to break off. This could have been very dangerous causing a loss of…