1989 GEO TRACKER
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 2 TSBs
95V103007 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE 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
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS 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 SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Sep 8, 1999
THE ENGINE WOULD BE RACING VERY FAST. THE RPMS ARE HIGH. THE VEHICLE IS FINE WHEN FIRST STARTING UP. AFTER GETTING WARMED UP & WOULD START TO MOVE, THAT'S WHEN ENGINE WOULD RACE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO GARAGE TO CHECK IT OUT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS UNSATISFACTORY.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 23, 1995
SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND ROLL CAGE COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 2, 1996
Incident date: Aug 2, 1994
THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBLET RETRACTER DOESN'T WORK. WOULD NOT OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 16, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE ROOF LATCHES BROKE AND THE CONVERTABLE ROOF BEGAN TO FLY OFF. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
PLASTIC SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON BROKE. *DSH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 29, 1995
Incident date: Dec 29, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BELT BUCKLE RED RELEASE BUTTON BROKE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 23, 1995
WHEN DRIVING AND COME TO A STOP THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COMES LOOSE . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 3, 1995
Incident date: Apr 3, 1995
MODEL TK524. RED RELEASE BOTTON ON FEMALE PORTION BROKE ALLOWING FRAGMENTS TO FALL INSIDE BUCKLE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 5, 1995
CRACKED BLOCK WHICH LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHOKING OCCUPANTS. TRANSMISSION CASING IS IDENTIFIED AS IMPROPER LEAKING/SPEWING FLUID. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 GEO TRACKER
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
MSG01145
May 1, 1995
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
UNKNOWN
GM577109
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGLE/HUNTING CONDITION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GEO TRACKER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94011
Opened: Feb 3, 1994 , Closed: Apr 20, 1994
REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92001
Opened: Jan 14, 1992 , Closed: Nov 20, 1992
EXHAUST LEAK/FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90007
Opened: Oct 19, 1989 , Closed: Apr 30, 1990
WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTURE
There is no summary currently available
GEO TRACKER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GEO TRACKER across all model years (1989, 2001).
12
Total Recalls
453
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
67
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
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