1991 GEO TRACKER
1 recalls, 21 complaints - 3 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
21 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT LOCKS AND IT MUST BE HIT TO RELEASE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V103007, REGARDING THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 7, 2000
REAR FIRESTONE TIRE SHREDDED DURING RUSH HOUR, VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED THE CONSUMER BUBBLING ON THE OTHER THREE TIRES. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 2000
YES I WAS WOUNDERING IF U COULD TELL ME WHY IM HAVING TO REPLACE MY MAIN COMPUTER? IN MY 1991 GEO TRACKER, 4X4, 5 SPEED. I'LL JUST BE DRIVING ALONG AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WILL GO OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A DIGNAIOUS MACHINE TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THERE TOLD ME IT WAS THE ( BRA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 2000
YES I WAS WOUNDERING IF U COULD TELL ME WHY IM HAVING TO REPLACE MY MAIN COMPUTER? IN MY 1991 GEO TRACKER, 4X4, 5 SPEED. I'LL JUST BE DRIVING ALONG AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WILL GO OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A DIGNAIOUS MACHINE TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THERE TOLD ME IT WAS THE ( BRA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 2000
VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY IN TOWN, NO VOLTAGE TO FUEL INJECTOR. WAITING FOR NEW ECM TO REPAIR CAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 1999
THE WRIST PINS, I HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED BY AN INDEPENDANT MECHANIC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 21, 1999
THE METAL OF THE FIREWALL, AT THE PLACE WHERE THE CLUCH CABLE GOES THROUGH IT ,IS SO THIN, THAT THE PRESSURE FROM THE CLUTCH CABLE IS TEARING A HOLE IN THE METAL, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO NOT WORK. WHEN THE CLUTCH CABLE PULLS THROUGH THE FIREWALL, YOU CANNOT CHANGE GEARS. USUALLY HAPPENS AT A RED LIGH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 4, 1999
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 27, 1997
DOOR : WENT TO GAS STATION FOR GAS OPENED THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. HINGES STILL IN TACT, DOOR JUST CAME OFF. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 15, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO MOVE BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
May 23, 1997
Incident date: May 9, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 10-15 MPH CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WAITING FOR A ECM COMPUTER REPLACEMENT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 19, 1997
HORN WILL NOT WORK ONCE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Nov 7, 1996
HOOD LATCH BROKE, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN, CRACKING WINDSHIELD/BENDING HOOD. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1996
POOR VISIBILITY THROUGH REAR WINDOWS WHEN THERE IS DIRECT SUN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Mar 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1996
THE REAR LEFT BRAKE DRUM IS LOCKING UP THE WHEEL EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Mar 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1996
THE REAR LEFT BRAKE DRUM IS LOCKING UP THE WHEEL EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 14, 1995
Incident date: Apr 20, 1995
DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT BELT BUTTON THAT SAYS 'PUSH' IS BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: May 14, 1995
BRAKES FAILED UPON IMPACT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: May 14, 1995
ON WET ROAD SURFACE VEHICLE VEERED TO LEFT, WENT OUT OF CONTROL, SLID GOING INTO MEDIA STRIP APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE FLIP OVER, FELL ON PASSENGER SIDE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Jun 14, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH ON HWY., SUDDENLY THE HOOD FLEW UP, CRACKING WINDSHIELD. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH TAKATA SEAT BELT IN THE BACK SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 GEO TRACKER
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
MSG01145
May 1, 1995
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
UNKNOWN
9573L3001
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD
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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