MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Tracker

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1997 Chevrolet Tracker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:51:53.591Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Tracker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 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
1997: 4 complaints
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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.

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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, 20081029

STEERING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

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CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TIE ROD FAIL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021114

AIR BAGS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000726

AIR BAGS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140708

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 tires:tread/belt, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.