Geo Tracker 1998
Model Tracker made in 1998 by Geo got 27 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01832 | 01/01/2004 | 10006621 | 372le automatic transmission no first gear. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 1 | 12/08/1998 | |
| Vehicle started on fire while driving. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| We have had to take the vehicle in almost every week to fix something in the last month. we are not happy with the product if this continues. we are requesting some kind of action on this lemon of a vehicle. no safety defect (s) indicated. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 3 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Engine check light has repeatedly come on. twice because of gas tank cap failure, and three times because of a pcm/vcm module failure. the module has now been replaced three times. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Check engine light has been on since 9/30/02 when the pc module was replaced in my 1998 geo chevy tracker. i have taken it back to roger whitley chevrolet just about every other week from october to january 3, 2003. they have checked everything possible but cannot fix the problem. i was told not to worry it will not affect anything. if this is true then why do we need this system. i believe the problem might possibly be the pc module they installed is defective. the maintenance supervisor said that is not possible but yet he has checked the wiring and numerous other possibilities, but the light remains on. *jb | |||
| 08/31/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. top leaking, gas usage, etc. this vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| I have taken this vehicle to a local dealership (david stanley) most recent, as well as the original dealership( bob howard) to express my extreme terror of this car! i travel from my home in okc,ok to tulsa,ok frequently by way of the turner turnpike where the speed limit is 75mph .this car is not safe to drive to drive at normal highway speed, the problem starts at about 55mph and worsens with increased speed. on my last trip, | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Owners' manual incorrectly instructs as to how to lift car on jack. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 3 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Engine check light has repeatedly come on. twice because of gas tank cap failure, and three times because of a pcm/vcm module failure. the module has now been replaced three times. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/16/1998 | |||
| Engine check light continuously illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 4x4 wheel drive hub locked and caused the vehicle to slip out of 4x4 wheel drive. wheels locked up and caused the vehicle to slide into a tree with snow on the ground. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| We have had to take the vehicle in almost every week to fix something in the last month. we are not happy with the product if this continues. we are requesting some kind of action on this lemon of a vehicle. no safety defect (s) indicated. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| After coming to a stop throttle remained open. engine was revving. brakes failed to work. shifted into park & turned vehicle off. had vehicle towed to dealer to check. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/31/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. top leaking, gas usage, etc. this vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 6 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Oct17,1998, day after vehicle purchased, brake spring broke in right rear brake, dealership worked on vehicle 5 times in 11 days ,but could not get clattering noise out of brakes,.stated they couldn't fix it. agreed through bbb to have another dealership work on vehicle. in dec ,1998 new brake drums and shoes were put on vehicle, 3 months later there is brake noise again,brakes won't stay fixed. noon. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 6 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Oct17,1998, day after vehicle purchased, brake spring broke in right rear brake, dealership worked on vehicle 5 times in 11 days ,but could not get clattering noise out of brakes,.stated they couldn't fix it. agreed through bbb to have another dealership work on vehicle. in dec ,1998 new brake drums and shoes were put on vehicle, 3 months later there is brake noise again,brakes won't stay fixed. noon. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was driving at approximatley 35 mph on normal winding road,was going around bend when vehicle rolled over several times, resulting in 1 fatality and 4 injuries.*ak.et. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 10 | 02/26/1998 | |
| The truck has almost rolled over at least 10 times. while driving in the rain. a strong wind came and blew the vehicle into next lane. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/31/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. top leaking, gas usage, etc. this vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 08/31/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. top leaking, gas usage, etc. this vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| When it's windy and vehicle goes over 25mph it swerves. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/28/1998 | 3 | 03/09/1998 | |
| Vehicle loss of control, driver feels vehicle has the potential to roll over. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| After coming to a stop throttle remained open. engine was revving. brakes failed to work. shifted into park & turned vehicle off. had vehicle towed to dealer to check. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/25/1998 | |||
| Gas and brake pedal are too close together, causing them to be depressed simultaneously. qcaw | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seal for windshield failed resulting in leaking. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| In cold weather driver's and passenger's side windows will not defrost from the inside, even with heat and defroster on, causing the consumer to have tunnel vision , completely blind from side view, this can result in an accident. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper failed. | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 1 | |||
| Hub locks froze up on one occasion. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | FARMINGTON HILLS | 48336 | HOLIDAY CHEVROLET | 248-474-0500 |