1996 GEO TRACKER

1 recalls, 103 complaints - 26 TSBs

96V121001 Jul 1, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.
18,121 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

103 total complaints 19 crashes 1 fires 15 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE17
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER5
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER4
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP3
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY3
SUSPENSION:FRONT3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Aug 25, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. *AK
SEATS Dec 18, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
THE HARDWARE THAT HELD THE DRIVER'S SEAT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FAILED, RESULTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK TO BE UNSTABLE AND CONTINUOUSLY FALL BACKWARDS. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Sep 24, 2003
Incident date: Aug 10, 2003
THE FRONT SEAT MECHANISM BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT CAUSING IT TO FALL BACK. THIS IS NOT ONLY VERY DANGEROUS, BUT A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE AND I FEEL THAT IT SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO COST TO ME AS IT A MECHANICAL DEFECT THAT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE VEHICLE TYPE WAS MADE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 1999
THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER DASH AND ALL EQUIPMENT PANELS QUIT WORKING-NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, BLINKERS, HAZARDS, RADIO,SPEEDOMETER. WHEN STOPPED CAR IDLES DOWN LIGHTS GO DIM AND STALLS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND YOU START TO GO THE FAN BELT SQEALS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 1999
THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER DASH AND ALL EQUIPMENT PANELS QUIT WORKING-NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, BLINKERS, HAZARDS, RADIO,SPEEDOMETER. WHEN STOPPED CAR IDLES DOWN LIGHTS GO DIM AND STALLS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND YOU START TO GO THE FAN BELT SQEALS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 1999
THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER DASH AND ALL EQUIPMENT PANELS QUIT WORKING-NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, BLINKERS, HAZARDS, RADIO,SPEEDOMETER. WHEN STOPPED CAR IDLES DOWN LIGHTS GO DIM AND STALLS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND YOU START TO GO THE FAN BELT SQEALS. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 1999
THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER DASH AND ALL EQUIPMENT PANELS QUIT WORKING-NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, BLINKERS, HAZARDS, RADIO,SPEEDOMETER. WHEN STOPPED CAR IDLES DOWN LIGHTS GO DIM AND STALLS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND YOU START TO GO THE FAN BELT SQEALS. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON AFTER 50,000 MILES, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID COMPUTER SAID PROBLEMS WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTOR, COULDNT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. RESET LIGHT, LEFT. SAME DAY SPEEDS OF OVER 55 MPH LIGHT CAME BACK ON. NOW HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. SHIFTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. MAKES HIGH WHINY NOISE (ALMOST LIK... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON AFTER 50,000 MILES, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID COMPUTER SAID PROBLEMS WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTOR, COULDNT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. RESET LIGHT, LEFT. SAME DAY SPEEDS OF OVER 55 MPH LIGHT CAME BACK ON. NOW HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. SHIFTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. MAKES HIGH WHINY NOISE (ALMOST LIK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Sep 6, 2001
AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN ON, AND HORN HAS FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM HAD TO DO WITH THE CLOCKSPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
AIR BAGS Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Sep 6, 2001
AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN ON, AND HORN HAS FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM HAD TO DO WITH THE CLOCKSPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jul 16, 2001
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IS RUSTED TO POINT WHERE HINGES AND BOLTS ARE COMING RIGHT THROUGH DOOR.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 16, 2000
ON 9/24/99 WE HAD OUR TIMING BELT REPLACED AS A PART OF THE 60,000 MAINTENANCE ON OUR CAR. IN AUGUST OF 2000 WE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ACCOMPANIED BY A CLANKING IN THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN TO AN EVENT. WE CHECKED THE CAR IN WITH A DEALER ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE Oct 25, 2000
BRAKE PROPORTION VALVUE LEAKS FLUID, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Oct 6, 2000
Incident date: Oct 6, 2000
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE, AND MECHANIC SAID THAT ONLY ONE NUT: BOLT WAS HOLDING THE FAN SHROUD ON, THERE WERE SUPPOSE TO BE 4 NUT:BOLTS. *AK FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF. A BOLTS IN PCV VALVE WERE LOOSE. *YH
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 6, 2000
Incident date: Oct 6, 2000
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE, AND MECHANIC SAID THAT ONLY ONE NUT: BOLT WAS HOLDING THE FAN SHROUD ON, THERE WERE SUPPOSE TO BE 4 NUT:BOLTS. *AK FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF. A BOLTS IN PCV VALVE WERE LOOSE. *YH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Oct 6, 2000
Incident date: Oct 6, 2000
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE, AND MECHANIC SAID THAT ONLY ONE NUT: BOLT WAS HOLDING THE FAN SHROUD ON, THERE WERE SUPPOSE TO BE 4 NUT:BOLTS. *AK FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF. A BOLTS IN PCV VALVE WERE LOOSE. *YH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Nov 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A COW HEAD-ON FIRST. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 20, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 2000
ENGINE STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT IT WAS 2 SLUNG ROD IN THE ENGINE FROM A MECHANIC. CONSUMER STARTED REBUILDING ENGINE BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT ON TRACKERS AREN'T REUSABLE. CHEVROLET REALLY HASN'T GIVEN ANY INFORMATION WHY IT HAPPENED.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 16, 2000
Incident date: Jun 10, 2000
VEHICLE WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 6, 2000
CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT A STOP SIGN AND PEDESTRAIN RAN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DRIVER IN VEHICLE IN FRONT JAMMED ON BRAKES SO THAT HE WOULDN'T HIT THE PEDESTRAIN. THEN, CONSUMER APPLIED HER BRAKES AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO OTHER VEHICLE, AND AIRBAGS DI... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 11, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING AT IDLE. DEALER CAN'T HELP. ENGINE ALSO MAKING EXCESSIVE TAPPING NOISE AT START-UP.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Dec 19, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER ASSEMBLY LOCKS UP DUE TO FAILURE. *MJS
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Dec 19, 1997
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, SEVERAL REPAIRS TO TRANSMISSION TO TRY TO REMEDY THE SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED PROPERLY. *MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Feb 7, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE HAS COME OFF THE FRAME OF THE CAR. OWNER CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE. DOOR HAS NOT COME COMPLETELY OFF. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING UNDER SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS AT 20 MPH CONSUMER RAN OFF ROAD INTO A WOODEN FENCE AND A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY/SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK AS THEY SHOULD TO PREVENT INJURY. CONSUMER SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING UNDER SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS AT 20 MPH CONSUMER RAN OFF ROAD INTO A WOODEN FENCE AND A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY/SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK AS THEY SHOULD TO PREVENT INJURY. CONSUMER SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 30, 1999
ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE CAUSE DIFFICULTY TO CONTROL.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 26, 1999
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP TO GET TIRES ROTATED. WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD ON HER WAY HOME WHEN SHE HEARD A GRINDING/CLANKING NOISE. AS SHE APPROCHED A HILL THE NOISE GOT LOUDER. SHE PULLED OVER. THE LUGS: BOLTS HAD CAME OFF THE WHEELS, AND A LUG: NUT WAS MISSING. SHE NOTIFIED T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Oct 1, 1999
Incident date: Jun 11, 1999
HAD PARKED VEHICLE. RETURNED TO START IT. VEHICLE FAILED TO START. HAD POPPED FUSE TO FUEL PUMP. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS SHOWN THE RUBBER INSULATION PRONGS FOR FUSE HAD BURNT OUT. THESE WERE CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Sep 13, 1999
THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK IS LOOSE. THE DRIVER HAS TO PROP A BOX BEHIND THE SEAT FOR IT TO STAY UP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: May 13, 1998
REPAIR WAS REFUSED UNDER WARRANTY. NO DEFECT LISTED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 20, 1999
Incident date: Oct 9, 1996
SON SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION DUE TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING AND SEAT BELTS NOT HOLDING HIM BACK. *AK *ML
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jul 20, 1999
Incident date: Oct 9, 1996
SON SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION DUE TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING AND SEAT BELTS NOT HOLDING HIM BACK. *AK *ML
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION Mar 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, STEERING BECOMES HARD AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE AND THE CLUTCH SHAFT SHATTERED TWICE, CONSUMER OWNED VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS AND HAS TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. *AK *JG
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Mar 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, STEERING BECOMES HARD AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE AND THE CLUTCH SHAFT SHATTERED TWICE, CONSUMER OWNED VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS AND HAS TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. *AK *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, STEERING BECOMES HARD AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE AND THE CLUTCH SHAFT SHATTERED TWICE, CONSUMER OWNED VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS AND HAS TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. *AK *JG
STEERING Mar 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, STEERING BECOMES HARD AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE AND THE CLUTCH SHAFT SHATTERED TWICE, CONSUMER OWNED VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS AND HAS TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES. *AK *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 19, 1999
Incident date: Dec 5, 1997
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STALLING,DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 27, 1999
CONSUMER GOT INSIDE OF THE CAR TO START IT UP AND CAR WOULDN'T START. SHE NOTIFIED A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 3, 1999
Incident date: Jan 8, 1999
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED DRIVER TO SMELL SMOKE THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT).
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON, PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE MISSES AND HAS A LOSS OF POWER. FUEL MILEAGE HAS DROPPED, AND VEHICLES RMPS WILL DROP. THE LIGHTS DIM AT NIGHT WHEN THE IDLE DROPS. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON, PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE MISSES AND HAS A LOSS OF POWER. FUEL MILEAGE HAS DROPPED, AND VEHICLES RMPS WILL DROP. THE LIGHTS DIM AT NIGHT WHEN THE IDLE DROPS. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON, PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE MISSES AND HAS A LOSS OF POWER. FUEL MILEAGE HAS DROPPED, AND VEHICLES RMPS WILL DROP. THE LIGHTS DIM AT NIGHT WHEN THE IDLE DROPS. *SLC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jan 13, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1997
WHILE TRUCK WAS AT A STOP LIGHT IT WAS REAR ENDED, AND THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED COMPLETELY. THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. DRIVER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK AND NECK INJURY. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jan 6, 1999
Incident date: Nov 7, 1996
BRAKE DISC AND PADS FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Aug 22, 1998
Incident date: Aug 19, 1998
DRIVE DOOR CLOSED COMPLETELY CLOSED ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER AND THE FRAME OF THE DOOR WENT HALF WAY INTO MY FINGER IT REQUIRED 4 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND AND FRACTURED IT AS WELL.
1 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Aug 11, 1998
Incident date: Oct 12, 1997
THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL LUGS: NUTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE HUB TO FALL, ALMOST RESULTING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jul 13, 1998
SEAT BELT CROSSES OVER NECK AREA.

Showing 50 of 103 complaints.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GEO TRACKER

26 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
160000 STRUCTURE1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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
000089008E Oct 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
000089008B Sep 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
000089008A May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C
831501 Apr 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR PERFORMANCE OR LACK OF POWER AFTER A PERIOD OF SUSTAINED DRIVING IN LIGHT SNOW. *YC
731067 Nov 1, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER DOOR HINGE LOOSENS FROM BODY. *TT

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92001 Opened: Jan 14, 1992 , Closed: Nov 20, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
EXHAUST LEAK/FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90007 Opened: Oct 19, 1989 , Closed: Apr 30, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
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

GEO TRACKER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2000 0 8 View
1999 3 36 View
1998 0 27 View
1997 0 35 View
1996 (current) 1 103
1995 0 68 View
1994 3 56 View
1993 1 35 View
1992 0 20 View
1991 1 21 View
1990 1 27 View
1989 1 10 View
1986 0 1 View

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