Geo Tracker 1992

Model Tracker made in 1992 by Geo got 24 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1992

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD23/24/2325/31/28Regular$ 78317910821
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD25/27/2627/34/30Regular$ 69317910821
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gears4WD23/24/2325/31/28Regular$ 78318910821
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD25/27/2627/34/30Regular$ 69318910821
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gears4WD23/24/2325/31/28Regular$ 78318910821
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD25/27/2627/34/30Regular$ 69318910821

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GM57710904/01/199541082Torque converter clutch (tcc) chugle/hunting condition. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9573L300104/01/199545880Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd04/25/1996

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
112/25/1991
 Turn signal makes a buzzing noise. yh
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
12/01/1991
 Intermittently, when trying to use the turn signal to indicate making a left turn, the turn signal will buzz and the turn signal will not blink for about 5 seconds. the dealer had replaced various components and the same problem occurred. dealer stated that this was normal operation.*ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
10/14/2010102500
 Hood latch mechanism: driving down highway approximately 60mph when the latch came loose, hood flew up. cause unknown.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
12/06/1996
 Hood latch mechanism: driving down highway approximately 60mph when the latch came loose, hood flew up. cause unknown. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
04/04/19951
 Axle bearing seized up without warning, causing the hub to wear out the retainer ring, resulting in the wheel coming off. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
06/01/1995
 Passenger side seat belts locks without sudden stop. tt
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
01/24/1995
 Drivers seat back fell backwards when car was rear ended and caused driver to lose control and hit another vehicle. tt
STEERING
01/01/1996
 When driving vehicle at any speed, vehicle will not stay on hwy have no control over vehicle. tt
STRUCTURE
02/15/2001
 Holes in rear floorboard. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
12/08/1995
 Bolt that holds drivers side door on came off, door is loose. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
04/21/1996
 The door hinge attached to the post is rusting out, causing the hinge to separate from the door. *ak
SUSPENSION
05/12/19942
 Vehicle rolled over killing two people when hit from behind, due to poor suspension. *dh
TIRES
09/01/1995110/01/1992
 I will need to check further to determine the actual date of the accident. the tire in question suffered tread separation while i was stationed in switzerland with the u.s. foreign service and driving on the autobahn in germany. the tires were original equipment on the car, which was purchased in the u.s. i drove the car from 1993-1994 in guyana, a tropical country in south america. when i heard about the firestone tire recall due to tread separation, especially after being driven in hot climates, i decided to report my 1995 accident. the blowout caused me to lose control of the car, which veered off the highway and slid into a milepost on the driver's side. the car nearly flipped -- when it struck the milepost it leaned over on two wheels before settling back on four. i have always felt that the tire was defective -- there was no proximate cause for the tread separation -- and i would like to know whether there is any possible connection to the firestone tire problems. i would also appreciate your advising me whether i should contact the manufacturer and demand compensation of any kind. thank you. (tiresize: p205/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/75r15 )
 Right rear tire blew out. vehicle flipped 6 times, fataly injuring one and injuring two. would like to know if this vehicle was under recall notice for steering or tire problems.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
09/01/1995110/01/1992
 I will need to check further to determine the actual date of the accident. the tire in question suffered tread separation while i was stationed in switzerland with the u.s. foreign service and driving on the autobahn in germany. the tires were original equipment on the car, which was purchased in the u.s. i drove the car from 1993-1994 in guyana, a tropical country in south america. when i heard about the firestone tire recall due to tread separation, especially after being driven in hot climates, i decided to report my 1995 accident. the blowout caused me to lose control of the car, which veered off the highway and slid into a milepost on the driver's side. the car nearly flipped -- when it struck the milepost it leaned over on two wheels before settling back on four. i have always felt that the tire was defective -- there was no proximate cause for the tread separation -- and i would like to know whether there is any possible connection to the firestone tire problems. i would also appreciate your advising me whether i should contact the manufacturer and demand compensation of any kind. thank you. (tiresize: p205/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/75r15 )
08/06/20002
 While driving about 75 mph right rear tire blew out and tread separated. week after, samething happened with right front tire. at that time tire did not go flat right away. uniroyal tires, size 195/75r15. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
11/01/1996110/01/1994
 Rear defroster caught fire.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
03/28/19958
 Side and rear plastic windows clouded up, causing poor visibility. *skd
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
04/25/19955
 Problem with rear/side windows. *aw