2001 Chevrolet Tracker Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION
7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
6crashes4injuries
STEERING
6
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
5
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
5
AIR BAGS
4
4crashes5injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
3
Total complaints105

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a graco safety seat, model number: 2203450, model type: n/a manufactured 04/11/2024. The contact stated that the safety seat was being used in a 2001 chevrolet tracker. The contact stated that while attempting to remove her [xxx]granddaughter from the safety seat, the chest clip…”

CHILD SEAT:HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP · reported 2024-06-21

“Inside tie rod end do not line up properly with outside tie rod ends are fine and in a sharp turn it cause the front to shake very bad I can lift 300 lb and it took everything I had to control it from rolling over. Mechanic said I muscled the metal in to place and damage both inside tie rods ends…”

STEERING · reported 2019-11-01

“Passenger front lower control arm mounting bracket has detached from the front crossmember. Happened today march 28th 2017. Vehicle was originally sold and driven in north missouri. Does have considerable rust, but didn't know the suspension mounting point would break free? I was a few blocks from…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-03-28

“My mechanic advised me that the front suspension cross member is rusted to the point the it will snap off. When I make a right hand turn or go over bumps I can hear cracking noises. Contacted chevy (gm) was advised that I am 4 years too late in contacting them. Asked about the recall, they told me…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-04-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tracker. While driving at approximately 35 mph, oil leaked from the vehicle. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the engine and smelled a strong oil odor. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2015-04-15

“While backing up out of my driveway, I heard an odd sound and the vehicle pulled to the left. I stopped the car and was told by my son to not drive it until he looked at it. I am 77yr and he was worried about his mother getting into an accident. My son said the front suspension crossmember rusted…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-10-19

“My front suspension crossmember completely corroded and cracked in half making my car not drivable. I located the special coverage program online as this appeared to be a common occurrence. I am the 2nd owner. I purchased this car from a woman who resides in assisted living and had been in…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2014-10-19

“The entire undercarriage has rotted, including the brake lines, oil lines and antifreeze coolant lines. I do not believe this is normal for any car, even though the car is 12 years old. It was happening to the previous owner but he was reluctant to report it...I am not. I have owned the car only…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-05-09

Defect investigations

Investigation EA06018 Opened 2006-10-30 · closed 2007-12-03

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION

IN OCTOBER 2007, GM INITIATED A SPECIAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR ALL MY 1999 THROUGH 2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER VEHICLES SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN SALT-BELT STATES.THE PROGRAM EXTENDS THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION TO 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.GM IS…

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 2001 Chevrolet Tracker as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.