1998 GEO TRACKER
0 recalls, 27 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2004
Incident date: Nov 28, 2004
VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *NM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 30, 2002
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jan 30, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 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:DOOR
Jan 30, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 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
Jan 30, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 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:DISC
Jan 30, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 21, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
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
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Dec 21, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
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/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 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
Aug 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 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
SUSPENSION
May 13, 1999
WHEN IT'S WINDY AND VEHICLE GOES OVER 25MPH IT SWERVES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Mar 9, 1999
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
Crash
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Feb 10, 1999
OWNERS' MANUAL INCORRECTLY INSTRUCTS AS TO HOW TO LIFT CAR ON JACK. *AK
WHEELS:HUB
Feb 5, 1999
HUB LOCKS FROZE UP ON ONE OCCASION.
VISIBILITY
Feb 5, 1999
SEAL FOR WINDSHIELD FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 5, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 3, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 3, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 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:GASOLINE
Jan 21, 1999
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 ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 20, 1999
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 6, 1999
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 5, 1998
GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY. QCAW
STEERING
Sep 3, 1998
Incident date: Jul 16, 1998
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.
Crash
4 injured
1 deaths
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Mar 28, 1998
VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL, DRIVER FEELS VEHICLE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO ROLL OVER.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 30, 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
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GEO TRACKER
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
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
01832
Jan 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
372LE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NO FIRST GEAR. *MR
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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