1998 Chevrolet Tracker Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Poor stability while driving under windy conditions. Feels as though the vehicle is being blown off the road and that a correction could lead to an "over-correction". Even a light wind (10 kph) causes this feeling.*ak”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) · reported 2004-02-06

“Failure occurred out of warranty time period but well within milage warranty. 3/36 manufacturers warranty. No safety defect listed. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · reported 2002-06-15

“My vehicle was ruined by a chevy dealership and they will not fix it. I took it for a small oil gasket leak and now the car has no power and another dealership said the gas was in the oil and that my vehicle belongs in a junkyard. I have all the information needed upon request. Nlm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2002-03-04

“The transmission, torque converter, lock-up solenoid has failed. This is the second time, the dealer replaced the first under warranty. It is my understanding, this is an emissions/driveability/economy related component. I am now experiencing very poor mileage and the engine seems to be running…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH · reported 2002-02-02

“The transmission, torque converter, lock-up solenoid has failed. This is the second time, the dealer replaced the first under warranty. It is my understanding, this is an emissions/driveability/economy related component. I am now experiencing very poor mileage and the engine seems to be running…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT · reported 2002-02-02

“Fabric of both rear seat belts is tearing, seat belts need to be replaced.*ak”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2002-02-01

“While driving engine stalled without warning and lost all power.*ak *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2001-08-11

“Blinkers/hazard lights and the air bag light illuminated due to electrical malfunction. *mjs”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 1998-11-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.