2002 Chevrolet TRACKER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
82,425 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 59 complaints (18.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 22.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 6 |
| Suspension:Front | 5 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
Suspension: 11; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 6; Suspension:Front: 5; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 5; Air Bags: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Structure:Frame And Members: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 21 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 7; 2003: 6; 2004: 6; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 5; 2010: 2; 2011: 4; 2013: 8; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004352 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND TRY TO MAKE A FULL STOP THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BRAKE WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. TS *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008789 · 2002-05-06 (May 6, 2002)
VEHICLE CAN NOT BE KEPT ON ROAD, IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD UNCONTROLLABLY AND DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS THE WAY THEY ALL DRIVE. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND CHEVROLET REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE EVEN WANTED THEM TO SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TO GET IT RECHECKED AND THEY REFUSED. *TS ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761604
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026878 · 2003-07-09 (July 9, 2003)
THE DRIVER SEAT LEANS TOWARD THE DOOR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER LAST YEAR. DEALER REMOVED AND INSPECTED THE SEAT. NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE SEAT, BUT WHEN THE SEAT WAS PUT BACK IN THE VEHICLE IT LEANED TOWARD THE DOOR. MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039166 · 2003-09-19 (September 19, 2003)
POWER WINDOWS DROP FORWARD AND REFUSE TO WORK. HAVE WORKED ABOUT 4 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. A 2002 CHEV. TRACKER. I BOUGHT IN NOV. 2001. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039166 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040099 · 2003-09-16 (September 16, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES. IF VEHICLE WAS GOING OVER 30 MPH, AND CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT CONSUMER HAD THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ABS BRAKES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND HAVE THE BRAKES TESTED AGAIN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040099 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042253 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM THE HEADLIGHTS SENSOR WAS AUTOMATIC, INSTEAD OF COMING ON WHEN THERE WAS LOW VISIBILITY AND OFF WHEN IT WAS DAYLIGHT, THEY CAME ON AND WENT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE VEHICLE REPAIRED BEFORE WINTER ARRIVES TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. *PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043705 · 2003-10-27 (October 27, 2003)
NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING MY NEW 2002 TRACKER 2002, A GLOB OF BROWN STICKY STUFF DROPPED FROM THE BRAKE TO THE CAR FLOOR. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, AN IRRITATING SQUEAKY NOISE IS PRODUCED. THE DEALER CHECKED THIS OUT AND SAID SOMETHING IN THE BRAKE WALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT TOOK ABOUT A MONTH TO GET AND IT WAS REPLACED. WITHIN A WEEK THE SQUEAK RETURNED AND HAS REMAINED. WHAT IS THIS PROBLEM?*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10043705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052624 · 2004-01-07 (January 7, 2004)
2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER HAS BEEN TO CARGIL CHEVROLET IN PUTNMAN ,CONN . WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THEM MANY OF TIMES FOR VIBRATIONS AND BALANCE ON TIRES ARE WRONG ,AND OTHER THINGS REPLACED. BUT THEY STILL CANNT FIX IT THEY SAY IT THE TRACKER ITSELF. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10052624 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.