Geo Tracker 1993
Model Tracker made in 1993 by Geo got 35 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 23/24/23 | 25/31/28 | Regular | $ 783 | 17 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 17 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/24/23 | 25/31/28 | Regular | $ 783 | 18 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 18 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/24/23 | 25/31/28 | Regular | $ 783 | 18 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 18 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V073001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1992 to 09/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 34172 | 05/18/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/16/1994 | 05/03/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half of the braking system, increasing stopping distance. in either case, an accident can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: utility vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| GM577109 | 04/01/1995 | 41082 | Torque converter clutch (tcc) chugle/hunting condition. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 9573L3001 | 04/01/1995 | 45880 | Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 94268 | 12/01/1994 | 39283 | Product campaign 94-c-22 - reopening of campaign to inspect and repair rear axle housings that were replaced prior to 7 june 1994 *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE94011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/1994 | 04/20/1994 | REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE | 94V073002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/1994 | 04/20/1994 | REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE | 94V073001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/1994 | 04/20/1994 | REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE | 94V073000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Alternator/generator assembly malfunctioned. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Battery blew up. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Radiator leaks coolant. *sd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 164500 | 1 | 08/10/2008 |
| 1993 geo tracker air condition pump was cracked. *bf | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| The bolts that hold the a/c unit compressor in the engine sheared off, causing the compressor to fall out. also, power steering became inoperative which may result in loss of steering control. gm contacted and will not offer assistance for this design defect.*ak *ml | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 07/11/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was invoved in an accident which caused vehicle to roll over. while rolling over jack freed itself from the support under the seat, and flew around, almost hitting consumer in the head. can nhtsa look into this matter before it happened to someone else. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Halogen bulbs blew out. *sd | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| Geo trackers, one a 1993 and the other a 2003 model, caught fire after an accident, ref odi number 10111697. *bf the consumer was rear ended by another motorist. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client). | |||
| 04/18/1996 | 1 | 02/17/1996 | |
| Floor board crumbled/dash board collapsed/driver's seat separated from floor during accident, causing injury. | |||
| 07/22/1995 | |||
| Driver's side door fell off the vehicle, a lot of wind noise coming into vehicle. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle would not downshift properly on slushy road surface causing vehicle to loose control resulting in vehicle accident. seat belts broke during collision resulting in injuries and ejection from vehicle. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Rear axle came apart while driving. dealer has been notified. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| 09/09/1995 | |||
| Rear axle suspension failure, rear axle assembly came apart. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| Rear axle shaft housing tube failed while driving. lost control of vehicle. nearly rolled over. had it towed to mechanic. indication was a lack of oil going to differential which caused problem with rear axle.*ak it was also found that the right rear differential had totally failed. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| Rear axle shaft housing tube failed while driving. lost control of vehicle. nearly rolled over. had it towed to mechanic. indication was a lack of oil going to differential which caused problem with rear axle.*ak it was also found that the right rear differential had totally failed. *yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 12/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle would not downshift properly on slushy road surface causing vehicle to loose control resulting in vehicle accident. seat belts broke during collision resulting in injuries and ejection from vehicle. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/02/1994 | |||
| Driver seatbelt buckle will not stay fasten. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/18/1996 | 1 | 02/17/1996 | |
| Floor board crumbled/dash board collapsed/driver's seat separated from floor during accident, causing injury. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 05/24/1995 | |||
| When hit at 6:00 position when rear ended driver and passenger side seat backs fell completly backwards. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Brakes squeal. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 40 mph brake line fractured, causing vehicle to swerve out of control. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/14/1994 | |||
| Ran off the road killing the passenger and critically injuring the driver. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 40 mph brake line fractured, causing vehicle to swerve out of control. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| The bolts that hold the a/c unit compressor in the engine sheared off, causing the compressor to fall out. also, power steering became inoperative which may result in loss of steering control. gm contacted and will not offer assistance for this design defect.*ak *ml | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/26/1996 | |||
| When driving vehicle made a left turn and steering wheel locked up lost control of vehicle and hit another parked vehicle. please describe details. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 04/18/1996 | 1 | 02/17/1996 | |
| Floor board crumbled/dash board collapsed/driver's seat separated from floor during accident, causing injury. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/18/1996 | 1 | 02/17/1996 | |
| Floor board crumbled/dash board collapsed/driver's seat separated from floor during accident, causing injury. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Panel where driver side top door hinge is attached experienced metal fatigue, causing door to separate from frame.*ak | |||
| 11/03/1997 | 1 | 07/24/1993 | |
| Door hinge weld failed resulting in separation from frame. | |||
| 02/13/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Metal area surrounding the hinge bolts, which hold the upper side of the driver's door, fatigued and gave away. | |||
| 04/04/1997 | 0 | ||
| While exiting vehicle, driver's side door sagged; noticed the bolts were tight but pulling hinge from body of frame. taking vehicle to dealership. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle rolled over. *dh | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear axle welding failed, dealer said there was no recall on this vehicle. nlm | |||
| 06/26/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Faulty weld from the housing to the tube not noticed during a recall inspection. (recall# 94v073001) (qcaw) | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 12/19/1997 | 1 | 12/20/1997 | |
| Insulatin from dash jammed blower and melter wiring. | |||