Geo Tracker 1991

Model Tracker made in 1991 by Geo got 22 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, seat belts. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD25/27/2627/34/30Regular$ 72217900618
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gears4WD23/24/2325/31/28Regular$ 81618900618
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD25/27/2627/34/30Regular$ 72218900618
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gears4WD23/24/2325/31/28Regular$ 81618900618
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD25/27/2627/34/30Regular$ 72218900618

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)46690205/17/1996ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the nationaltraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9573L300104/01/199545880Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd04/25/1996
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
MSG0114505/01/199543020Unknown11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
PE94092GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/21/199404/25/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95014GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/25/199507/28/1995SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE95V103007
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA92001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/14/199211/20/1992EXHAUST LEAK/FIRES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
03/19/1997106/01/1991
 Horn will not work once ignition switch is turned on.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
05/09/1997
 While driving the vehicle about 10-15 mph changing lanes the vehicle just stopped without warning. vehicle was towed to a repair shop, waiting for a ecm computer replacement. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
08/29/2000212/01/1997
 Yes i was woundering if u could tell me why im having to replace my main computer? in my 1991 geo tracker, 4x4, 5 speed. i'll just be driving along and all the sudden it will go out. i had it put on a dignaious machine to see what the problem was the first time around. there told me it was the ( brain). this make the second time around on the problem. the part that i bought the second time around, has only lasted me 6 months. now it get quite expensive having to replace that part every 6 months. so could u tell or help me figure out the problem. thank you for ur time.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
111/01/1998
 The wrist pins, i had the problem checked by an independant mechanic
1
 While driving a fire started within the engine compartment, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
07/07/200005/01/1991
 Vehicle stalled on highway in town, no voltage to fuel injector. waiting for new ecm to repair car. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
11/07/19961
 Hood latch broke, causing hood to fly open, cracking windshield/bending hood. (ohio state police report)
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
02/13/2006181500101/28/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated the seat belt locks and it must be hit to release. there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v103007, regarding the buckle assembly. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
04/20/1995
 Driver's front seat belt button that says 'push' is breaking. please describe details. tt
SEAT BELTS - REAR
01/01/1993
 Having difficulty with takata seat belt in the back seat behind the driver. tt
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
10/01/1997
 While driving the driver's seatback collapsed, causing the occupant to move backwards unexpectedly, almost causing an accident. has not been taken to the dealer. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
05/14/19951
 Brakes failed upon impact. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
02/27/1996
 The rear left brake drum is locking up the wheel even after the brake is released. *ak
STEERING
05/14/19951
 On wet road surface vehicle veered to left, went out of control, slid going into media strip applied brakes and vehicle flip over, fell on passenger side. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
07/27/1997
 Door : went to gas station for gas opened the door and the door fell completely off. hinges still in tact, door just came off. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
 While driving, at approx. 60mph on hwy., suddenly the hood flew up, cracking windshield. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
10/06/19941
 Convertible top unlatched from frame twice, fell down blocking driver's visibility, vehicle lost control, resulting in accident/injuries. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
3
 The metal of the firewall, at the place where the cluch cable goes through it ,is so thin, that the pressure from the clutch cable is tearing a hole in the metal, causing the clutch to not work. when the clutch cable pulls through the firewall, you cannot change gears. usually happens at a red light and if you don't hold the brake the car will go by itself. you have to turn the motor off, put the car in 2nd gear, then start it back up and take off in 2nd gear, we have rigged ours up, with 2 plates of metal held together with longer screws through the clutch cable mount. i don't know how long that will last. my opinion is that the manufacturer, should reinforce the firewall, all the way across there where the clutch and other things come through it.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
4
 Rear firestone tire shredded during rush hour, vehicle was towed and the mechanic showed the consumer bubbling on the other three tires. nlm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
08/26/19961
 Poor visibility through rear windows when there is direct sun or inclement weather.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
OHCLEVELAND44102GQ AUTO216-281-5184