MYRModel Year Report

1999 Geo Tracker

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1999 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:08.425Z

Only 22 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 22 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, Geo Tracker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 48 complaints 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 71 complaints 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1999: 22 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19870
19880
198910
199025
199118
199219
199324
199448
199564
199671
199725
199818
199922
20007
20012
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 22 total reports mention: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

MY CHEVROLET/GEO TRACKER HAD A ARECAL ISSUED ON IT. HOWEVER THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR IT PRIOR TO SALING IT THOUGH THE TITLE EXPLICITLY STATED THEY MUST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030805

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19981218 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE WINDSHIELD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY NOT MEET THE WINDSHIELD RETENTION DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Campaign 98V329000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981221 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.

Campaign 98V324001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19991029 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 99V273001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V329000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V324001 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V273001 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Geo 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 1999 Geo Tracker?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Geo Tracker have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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