2004 Chevrolet Tracker recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker and 15 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is suspension (6 reports), followed by air bags (4). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2004 Chevrolet Tracker problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA investigations
- EA06018 – Front suspension crossmember corrosion opened Oct 30, 2006, closed Dec 3, 2007
Latest owner complaints
Unknown or Other · Apr 20, 2024 · FL
I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was scraping the car so I offered him scrap value but little to my knowledge that the…
Suspension · Apr 20, 2024 · FL
I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was scraping the car so I offered him scrap value but little to my knowledge that the…
Steering · Apr 20, 2024 · FL
I purchased a vehicle from a friend that is 20 years old but runs great and he takes great care of his vehicles. This one was his away car, in that he was here only 6 months of the year and drove this one mainly when he was here and only put on about 2-3 thousand miles per year. He told me he was scraping the car so I offered him scrap value but little to my knowledge that the…
Air Bags · Apr 15, 2018 · 100,000 miles · OH · crash
Takata inflators recall did not inflate on impact
Air Bags · Feb 8, 2017 · 69,000 miles · AK · crash · 3 injured
The airbags are not listed on the recall. How even on dec 19, 2016 this vehicle was totaled in a front end crash. None of the airbags deployed, the drivers side seatbelt came loose.
Structure · Aug 16, 2016 · 45,932 miles · PA
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not notify the contact of a manufacturer's service campaign for rust and corrosion on the cross member. The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the vehicle failed. The inspector indicated that the cross member bar had extensive rust and corrosion, which needed to be replaced.…
Suspension · Aug 19, 2014 · 142,347 miles · MI
Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side control arm had broke free. I had the car towed to the nearest chevrolet dealer and…
Steering · Aug 19, 2014 · 142,347 miles · MI
Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side control arm had broke free. I had the car towed to the nearest chevrolet dealer and…
Structure · Aug 19, 2014 · 142,347 miles · MI
Driving on expressway car started to vibrate and shake severely. The car was pulling to the left and steering became difficult, experiencing partial loss of control. I pulled over to shoulder of highway and upon investigation noticed the cross beam was rusted through and the left drivers side control arm had broke free. I had the car towed to the nearest chevrolet dealer and…
Suspension · Jul 31, 2014 · 41,000 miles · PA
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the brake dust shield on the rear brakes became corroded. The contact wanted to repair the vehicle however the manufacturer informed him that the part was obsolete and not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Service Brakes · Jul 31, 2014 · 41,000 miles · PA
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that the brake dust shield on the rear brakes became corroded. The contact wanted to repair the vehicle however the manufacturer informed him that the part was obsolete and not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Suspension · May 23, 2014 · 200 miles · NH · crash
My car is in excellent shape I store it right and wash all the salt off during winter there was no corrosion or at least I thought until I was driving down the road the car started shaking violently causing me to go off the road and hit a tree come to find out my front crossmember was extrrememly corroded but the metal right next to it was not corroded at all so they used…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are suspension (6), air bags (4), steering (3).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA06018: Front suspension crossmember corrosion.