The Chevrolet Tracker is a SUV built from 1995 to 2020 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in Canada — 100% of those on record. Between 1998 and 2004 it grew 26 cm longer and gained 176 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Tracker is
The Chevrolet Tracker is a SUV that Chevrolet built from 1995 to 2020 — 26 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2004. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest sibling in the Chevrolet range: Trailblazer.
Where the Tracker is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 323 Trackers on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2CN | 1996-2004 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Chevrolet VIN decide which of these 3 lines your Tracker belongs to. What every character in a Tracker VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Chevrolet Tracker adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Tracker generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Tracker's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Tracker that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 380 cm | 234 cm | 1179 kg | - | - |
| 1999-2003 | 392 cm | 234 cm | 1295 kg | +12 cm | +116 kg |
| 2004 | 406 cm | 248 cm | 1355 kg | +14 cm | +60 kg |
Between 1998 and 2004 the Tracker gained 26 cm in length (+6.8%) and 176 kg in weight (+14.9%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Tracker that is 176 kg against 26 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Chevrolet Tracker tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Tracker owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chevrolet Tracker have? Power & range
The Chevrolet Tracker is offered with 2 powertrains — 2.5L 6-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Chevrolet Tracker, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | Regular |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Chevrolet Tracker tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Chevrolet Tracker is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Tracker's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Tracker by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chevrolet Tracker. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Tracker | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 13 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 482 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Used value | 86 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chevrolet Tracker?
The Tracker is a SUV, built from 1995 to 2020 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the Chevrolet Tracker made?
Across 323 cars in our records the split is: Canada (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Tracker have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2004. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Tracker grew 26 cm longer and gained 176 kg.
What is the Chevrolet Tracker warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Tracker reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Tracker?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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