Geo Tracker 1999
Model Tracker made in 1999 by Geo got 36 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering and visibility.
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V273001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1998 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 30605 | 10/29/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/20/1999 | 10/26/1999 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. if the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. on vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99052.owner notification began october 29, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V324001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1998 to 12/15/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1158 | 12/21/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/1998 | 02/11/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. this could allow the steering shafts to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 21, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V329000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1998 to 10/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 12 | 12/18/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/22/1998 | 12/23/1998 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. the windshield may have been improperly installed and may not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of fmvss no. 212, windshield mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 18, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 260901 | 09/26/2001 | 626420 | Subject regarding vehicles with automatic transmissions, the ignition key may bind in the accessory position. *slc | 12/14/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99002 | 02/01/1999 | 604811 | Voluntary emission campaign involving vehicles exhibiting a no-start condition in cold wheater (5 degrees fahrenheit or colder). *tt | 05/14/1999 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Consumer was involved in a 35 to 45 mph frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2000 | |||
| While driving 65 mph had a frontal impact with a deer in which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did no protect the occupants in the crash. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. however the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. what should i do?. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1999 | |||
| Would have no brake lights whenever the brakes were applied. been to the dealership. mechanic checked out the brakes, and found they operated erratically. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused a crash. manufacturer stated that they needed to reprogram the computer and modify a chip. but manufacturer has no solution for this problem. vehicle is still stalling. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Clutch would not go into reverse, and also there was resistance when putting it into second gear. in addition, vehicle failed to start. it began with a hesitation and then failed to start. also defroster malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Fan sqealing when the vehicle is cold or temperture is cold. it can get very loud if cold outside. don't know if fan may fail fail and come apart. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 55000 | 2 | 09/19/2001 |
| I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. i had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. i have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and connecting rods to the tune of 1000 dollars. i have not been given any satisfaction from chevy or my dealership where i purchased the auto. the car has died and it was shaking and stalling out at stop lights as well as when i would be putting my foot on the brake for anything. this car is not safe or reliable and i am pissed off at chevy and rockenbach the dealership that sold me this piece of crap. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/06/2006 | 63000 | 4 | 05/13/2002 |
| Engine idles rough and stalls. *jb | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Current unrepaired condition. vibration,engine and or related components between speeds of 35mph and 40mph also at speeds between 55mph and 60 mph severe enough at times to make entire body of vehicle vibrate, have driven other like vehicles some exhibit this condition, problem seems to depend on local speed limits and driveing conditions. i have found a similar report in your database concerning the suzuki grand vatari which is manufactured along with the geo tracker at the cami automotive plant in canada. chevrolet acnowledges this condition as normal. i suspect the problem to be improper engine to body isolation. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Engine stalls at stop lights, lack of power in cold temp. engine check light blinks on repeatedly. both dealership and chevrolet say they need to reprogram the computer but at this date they don't have one written to fix it, i've owned this car for less then 20 days and its been in for repair twice, is this considerd safe when a car stalls at traffic lights, also it has a very rough idle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 55000 | 2 | 09/19/2001 |
| I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. i had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. i have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and connecting rods to the tune of 1000 dollars. i have not been given any satisfaction from chevy or my dealership where i purchased the auto. the car has died and it was shaking and stalling out at stop lights as well as when i would be putting my foot on the brake for anything. this car is not safe or reliable and i am pissed off at chevy and rockenbach the dealership that sold me this piece of crap. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. the dealer told me my license plate was loose. this tracker is losing bolts at an alarming rate. the left front suspension developed a severe rattleat any and all speeds. the strut assembly was replaced, but a rattle is still noticable over uneven surfaces. i am afraid to drive this vehicle on a long-duration trip.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. ac-the ac is not a big enough unit for the vehicle. have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. suspension- the vehicle is all over the road. very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 mph. bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Brake lights went out.consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs,and the dealer didn't repair the vehicle. consumer drove the vehicle without any brake lights. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. however the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. what should i do?. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Engine stalls at stop lights, lack of power in cold temp. engine check light blinks on repeatedly. both dealership and chevrolet say they need to reprogram the computer but at this date they don't have one written to fix it, i've owned this car for less then 20 days and its been in for repair twice, is this considerd safe when a car stalls at traffic lights, also it has a very rough idle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| Vehicle would fail to shift properly into 4- wheel drive on its own. also, make noises. vehicle was test driven by husband & it popped out of 4wd into 2wd. took to gary powers dealership & mechanic had hard time getting vehicle to shift into 4 wheel drive. also found no recalls on 4 wheel drive. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. ac-the ac is not a big enough unit for the vehicle. have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. suspension- the vehicle is all over the road. very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 mph. bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1999 | |||
| Vehicle will not downshift from 4th gear to 3rd gear smoothly. sometimes clutch sticks when downshifting from 5th to 4th gear. dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Clutch would not go into reverse, and also there was resistance when putting it into second gear. in addition, vehicle failed to start. it began with a hesitation and then failed to start. also defroster malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. ac-the ac is not a big enough unit for the vehicle. have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. suspension- the vehicle is all over the road. very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 mph. bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/20/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| The driver's seat is loose. 1 screw fell out and the other 3 were loose. no stability when driving. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When brakes are applied, and when vehicle is driven on wet pavement abs system activates, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. please give any further details. please add vin. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1999 | |||
| Would have no brake lights whenever the brakes were applied. been to the dealership. mechanic checked out the brakes, and found they operated erratically. *ak | |||
| While driving and upon applying brakes and switching lanes, left front tires locked up and vehicle hit divider. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/28/1999 | |||
| Consumer was driving at 5 mph on wet pavement when making a right turn, the vehicle started sliding and went to the left. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. the dealer told me my license plate was loose. this tracker is losing bolts at an alarming rate. the left front suspension developed a severe rattleat any and all speeds. the strut assembly was replaced, but a rattle is still noticable over uneven surfaces. i am afraid to drive this vehicle on a long-duration trip.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Current unrepaired condition. vibration,engine and or related components between speeds of 35mph and 40mph also at speeds between 55mph and 60 mph severe enough at times to make entire body of vehicle vibrate, have driven other like vehicles some exhibit this condition, problem seems to depend on local speed limits and driveing conditions. i have found a similar report in your database concerning the suzuki grand vatari which is manufactured along with the geo tracker at the cami automotive plant in canada. chevrolet acnowledges this condition as normal. i suspect the problem to be improper engine to body isolation. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/24/2007 | 69300 | 1 | 06/19/1991 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 geo tracker. the contact stated that the front suspension cross member is rotted out and corroded from the inside. this type of vehicle was manufactured with front cross members designed and made by suzuki, which rust from the inside out due to insufficient corrosion protection. nhtsa action # ea06018 was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 69,300. | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. the dealer told me my license plate was loose. this tracker is losing bolts at an alarming rate. the left front suspension developed a severe rattleat any and all speeds. the strut assembly was replaced, but a rattle is still noticable over uneven surfaces. i am afraid to drive this vehicle on a long-duration trip.*ak | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.replaced both gears. two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. ac-the ac is not a big enough unit for the vehicle. have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. suspension- the vehicle is all over the road. very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 mph. bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/16/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Coming out of a curve to the left, the left-rear wheel caused the vehicle to fish-tail to the left. countersteering to the left caused the vehicle to slide to the right. countersteering to the right straightened the vehicle, but not before running into a forest. breaks were not touched during the slides.. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Engine stalls at stop lights, lack of power in cold temp. engine check light blinks on repeatedly. both dealership and chevrolet say they need to reprogram the computer but at this date they don't have one written to fix it, i've owned this car for less then 20 days and its been in for repair twice, is this considerd safe when a car stalls at traffic lights, also it has a very rough idle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. however the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. what should i do?. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Clutch would not go into reverse, and also there was resistance when putting it into second gear. in addition, vehicle failed to start. it began with a hesitation and then failed to start. also defroster malfunctioned. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | GRAYSLAKE | 60030 | ROCKENBACH CHEVY | 847-774-2350 |