MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Tracker

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1998 Chevrolet Tracker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:54:43.026Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

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 1998: 10 complaints 1998 10 1999: 49 complaints 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 1998: 10 complaints 1998 10 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 1998: 10 complaints 1998 10 1999: 49 complaints 1999 2000: 109 complaints 2000 2001: 83 complaints 2001 2002: 59 complaints 2002 2003: 69 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004

1998: 10 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

4 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Electrical system

3 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

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Electrical system failure caused the turn signal and hazard lights to fail. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-14

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

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My vehicle was ruined by a chevy dealership and they will not fix it. I took it for a small oil gasket leak and now the car has no power and another dealership said the gas was in the oil and that my vehicle belongs in a junkyard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-09

Tires

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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Tires and brakes experience poor performance, several times consumer has felt out of control of vehicle due to slippage. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Chevrolet Tracker?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.