MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Tracker

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1997 Chevrolet Tracker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:59.189Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

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 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 4 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 1997: 4 complaints 1997 4 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 1997: 4 complaints 1997 4 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

1997: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19901
19921
19931
19953
19967
19974
199810
199949
2000109
200183
200259
200369
200415

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle ran the stop sign and rear ended the contact's vehicle causing the vehicle to flip three times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-08

Conumer was involved in 35 MPH collision in which vehicle very easily rolled over, also driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-26

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. The vehicle had cooper tires. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the tread completely separated from the rear passenger side tire without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-29

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the tie rod fail causing the engine to seize. Dealer notified. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet Tracker?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.