MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Tracker

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1996 Chevrolet Tracker
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:09.021Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Tracker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 49 complaints 1999 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 83 complaints 2001 2002: 59 complaints 2003: 69 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004
1996: 7 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19901
19921
19931
19953
19967
19974
199810
199949
2000109
200183
200259
200369
200415

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing arm and linkages.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM IS NOT STABILITY CONTROLLABLE, WHILE MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO STEERING AND KEPT MOVING TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND HIT A POLE, CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, DURING THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010530

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

Show complaint excerpts

BRAKE AND FUEL LINES LEAKING DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. WHEEL LUG NUTS HAD TO BE CUT-OFF DUE TO RUST. DASH PANEL COVERING SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER AND GAUGES WAS REMOVED AND SPEEDOMETER WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110117

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.