MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Tracker

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1996 Chevrolet Tracker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:27.381Z

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
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 49 complaints 1999 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 83 complaints 2001 2002: 59 complaints 2003: 69 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 49 complaints 1999 2000: 109 complaints 2000 2001: 83 complaints 2001 2002: 59 complaints 2002 2003: 69 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 49 complaints 1999 2000: 109 complaints 2000 2001: 83 complaints 2001 2002: 59 complaints 2002 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, 2001-05-30

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, 2011-01-17

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.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.