The most-reported Tracker run is 2CNBJ13C9Y6 (2000 builds) with 11 complaints, 6.5× the typical run. Suspension problems make up 25% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 2.7 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet Tracker has 195 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every Tracker complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2CNBJ13C9Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13CX16•••••• | 2001 | 1 | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C6Y6•••••• | 2000 | 3 | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C4Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C7Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C1Y6•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C2Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C3Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C0Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C5Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2CNBJ13CXY6•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — | |
| 2CNBJ13C8Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — |
Each of the other 183 Tracker runs has 4 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet Tracker the gap between build years is 2.7×: a 2000 car draws 2.7 complaints per run, a 1996 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 57 | 40 | 11 | |
| 2002 | 46 | 33 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 66 | 37 | 9 | |
| 2000 | 93 | 35 | 11 | |
| 1999 | 41 | 27 | 5 | |
| 1998 | 8 | 7 | — | |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2000 at 2.7 complaints per run; lightest is 1996 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Chevrolet Tracker owners report: Suspension, 86 of 330 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | — | |
| Structure | 5 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 30 | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 6 | — |
The Tracker against its rivals
The Tracker draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Suzuki Vitara 1.2. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tracker | 330 | 195 | 14.5% | |
| Suzuki Vitara | 83 | 70 | 10.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 330 reports on the Chevrolet Tracker, 14.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Chevrolet Tracker | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 330 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 48 (14.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (1.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 46 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 150% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chevrolet Tracker share of that is 330 complaints over 195 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chevrolet Tracker VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 330 NHTSA complaints from 195 Tracker runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Tracker production run has the most complaints?
2CNBJ13C9Y6, a 2000 build, with 11 complaints. The typical Tracker run has 1.7.
Which Tracker years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 2.7 complaints per run and 1996 lightest at 1.
Does the Tracker get more complaints than the Suzuki Vitara?
Yes: 1.7 complaints per production run for the Tracker against 1.2 for the Suzuki Vitara.
How many Tracker complaints involve a crash?
14.5% of 330 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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