2003 Chevrolet Tracker

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2003 Chevrolet Tracker
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:50.156Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2003: 69 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	1
1990	1
1992	1
1993	1
1995	3
1996	7
1997	4
1998	10
1999	49
2000	109
2001	83
2002	59
2003	69
2004	15

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 30%

30% of complaints: suspension — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING REAR END LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE DRIVER ENDED UP IN A DITCH BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040113

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER RUSTED THROUGH

NHTSA ODI report, 20180528

FEONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180410

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing underbody shields and body.

CRASH INJURY

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I HAD A SEVER CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG NEVER OPEN AND PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES GOT LOCK AFTER WE WERE HIT ON THE REAR OF THE TRACKER. AND LAST CONTROL

NHTSA ODI report, 20160802

I WAS DRIVING HOME ALL OF SUDDEN MY CAR JUST STALLED OUT NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NO STEERING NO BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150103

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS DRIVING ON I-190 IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON DEC 19, 2003. A CAR COMING UP AN ENTRANCE RAMP MERGED INTO MY LINE ALMOST HITTING ME. I SWERVED TO AVOID THE CRASH BUT SUBSEQUENTLY HIT SOME BLACK ICE AND WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040109

I RENTED A CHEVROLET TRACKER 2003 AND WAS HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND EVERYONE THERE NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN. THIS WAS A HEAD ON ACCIDENT. I WILL BE FILING THIS TO A LAWYER SHORT AS I WAS HURT. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030228

MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. THERE ARE NO CODES, AND THE MECHANICS CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191022

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and column.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20061030 — EA (closed 20071203)

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for suspension issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.