1999 Chevrolet TRACKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
102,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 47 complaints (19.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 25.5% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 14.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 9 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 5 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 9; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 5; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 3; Structure: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
2000: 12; 2001: 7; 2002: 2; 2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 4; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2014: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10180916 · 2007-01-28 (January 28, 2007)
RUSTED THROUGH FRONT CROSSMEMBER RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10180916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192064 · 2007-05-30 (May 30, 2007)
NO ACCIDENT RESULTING. VEHICLE HANDLING AFFECTED AS WELL AS BRAKING, CAR WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER, RIGHT SIDE, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM IS SECURED RUSTED AND BROKE IN 2 PIECES. CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095061 · 2004-09-28 (September 28, 2004)
POWER STEERING FAILURE. *BF THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE RACK AND PINION. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149588 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)
WIRING HARNESS IN STEERING COLUMN REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING CAR NEW IN 1999. THIS PAST SUMMER PARKING LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. REPLACE RELAY. FALL PARKING LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL ALL LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AGAIN. 1 MONTH LATER WOKE TO FIND LIGHTS ON AGAIN REPLACED RELAY. 2/4/06 WOKE TO FIND PARKING LIGHTS ON AGAIN. REMOVED RELAY. WALKED BACK INSIDE, LOOKED OUT TO SEE HEADLIGHTS ON. HAD TO UNHOOK BATTERY. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO.........MECHANICS AT A LOSS. I…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10149588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050869 · 2003-12-21 (December 21, 2003)
WHEN I SHIFT MY CAR IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE I HAVE A HARD TIME PUTTIN IT INTO GEAR AND WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION IT SHIFTS OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND MAKES A HARD THUD SOUND. I HAVE HAD ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHICH IS UNFORTUNATE THING BECAUSE I DO BELIEVE THAT CHEVROLETS ARE GOOD CARS . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10050869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 732230 · 2000-09-22 (September 22, 2000)
SINCE OWNING OUR 1999 CHEVEROLET TRACKER OUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR THE THE TRANSMISSION AT LEAST 30 PERCENT OF THE TIME. MY WIFE HAS HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN THE THE TRANSMISSION HAS EITHER LOCKED UP, OR NOT GONE INTO THE PROPER GEAR. ONE INCEDENT GEARS LOCKED UP CAUSING THE TRACKER TO SKID AND SUDDEN STOP, CASUSING A NECK INJURY TO MY WIFE. A SECOND INCEDENT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP SHE SKIDDED SIDEWAYS THROUGH A SCHOOL CROSSING. ONLY A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING OUR TRAKCER IN JULY OF LAST YEAR AND AFTER …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 732230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10451010 · 2012-03-09 (March 9, 2012)
CAR KEEPS HAVING ITS BATTERY DRAINED AFTER REPAIRS. REPLACED TWO ALTERNATORS AND A CAR COMPUTER. SEEMS TO WORK FOR A FEW WEEKS AFTER GETTING FIXED AND THEN BURNS UP AN ALTERNATOR. THREE TIMES TO THE MECHANIC; CURRENTLY SHOP. PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER NEW BATTERY WAS INSERTED. CAR HAS WORKED GREAT FOR 10 YEARS AND THEN THIS REQUIRING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; BATTERY IS DEAD (THIS WITH A NEW BATTERY). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 126,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10164533 · 2006-08-04 (August 4, 2006)
SERPENTINE BELT FRAYED AND BREAKING. DIFFICULT TO KEEP PROPERLY TENSIONED. FOLLOWING ABOUT TWO MONTHS OF THIS PROBLEM THE FACTORY BOLT HOLDING THE MOUNTING FRAME FOR THE AC COMPRESSOR BROKE OFF AT THE ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING THE AC COMPRESSOR TO FALL FROM ITS MOUNT DUE TO THE TOP BOLT HAVING WORKED LOOSE. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE COMPRESSOR BOUNCED AROUND ON THE HOSES FREELY UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE CAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE DETERMINED. THIS BOLT BROKE O…
Owner-reported narrative. 132,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10164533 at NHTSA ↗