Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Tracker owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Front suspension cross-member of my 2000 Chevrolet Tracker has corroded through the heavy gauge metal adjacent to a support bolt and risks affecting the structural integrity of the vehicle. This is a heavy gauge structural member that should not have rusted through. Severe rust-through is the result of improper metal surface treatment by the manufacturer and needs to be recalled. Please force the manufacturer to address this safety-of-life issue on these vehicles as a catastrophic collapse of this component, if it occurs during driving, results in wheel collapse because this member supports the wheels a-frame. I estimate this rusting has been ongoing since 2009 even though I just saw it in 2012. …
I was backing up down a short lane of 25 feet or less. I heard a loud popping sound. I then pulled out onto a major highway (us-41). I traveled approximately 1 mile, coming upon a stoplight, the light turned red, upon applying my brakes, the vehicle suddenly pulled drastically to the left, at which time the right brakes locked up, the left brakes, did not work at all. I proceeded very cautiously home ( a trip of 15 miles). At which time I took the vehicle to my mechanic, after his evaluation of the vehicle, and a very brief road trip, informed me of "something he has never seen in his 25 years of being a mechanic) the crossmember that supports the upper and lower control arm was rusted thru. This caused the erratic steering, and the loss of ability to control the vehicle during a braking situation.this vehicle does have a recall (06186) but I was never notified! …
I bought a 2000 Chevy Tracker off a use car lot about two months ago we test drove it and it done fine untill about a month ago my wife was driving my grand daughter to her practice and the left front tire started a voilent wobble so I looked under the front end and descovered that the sub frame cross member on the left side had rusted and collapsed inside its self and it has done it a few times after that and the only way to stop it is to put on the brakes and go under 30 MPH and thats dangerous when cars are right behind you I just waiting for a wreck so I started researching about the Tracker and it appears that the cross member rusting is a defect problem and ive tried to find one to do the repairs myself if I could I think Chevy company sould have to address this problem being it was a defect no matter when you purchased the vehical or missed the recall if any because its still a …
2000 Chevrolet Tracker hard top corroded suspension front cross member, noticed the steering was not right when I would tap the brake-pulled to the left--had it checked and the 2 front cross members were completely rusted out and hanging down! I called GMC and they refused to help saying its not been reported and I had too many miles on my car, 109,000. I researched the internet and GMC has fixed this problem on vehicles over 150,000 miles under special circumstances-safety issue. I also found recalls on same vehicle-but soft top not hard tops. I want them to fix my vehicle because this is a safety issue and this Tracker is barely 10 years old. GMC knows about this, I have saw where this has been investigated in 2007 by you, and if not fixed someone could seriously get hurt!
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving 45 MPH the contact heard a noise and the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the driver found rust on the front cross member and it was broken. The a-arm has began to separate from the cross members. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that he was responsible for ordering the bolts needed to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 02/17/10. The consumer stated it was discovered that his vehicle was included in the recall and the dealer repaired the vehicle free of charge. Updated 02/18/10
Car veers to rt when brakes hit. Does not ride on wet roads at all. Notice no trackers on lot GMC is aware of the cars problems but just quite making to prevent paying damages. There are numerous defects with this model. To included seat belt especially the ones in the back. The air bags catch fire when they come out, my rt side of face is still numb a=, also the brakes lock, I've reported this on the survey they sent to no avail. You have to control the car very well if there is any kind of wind blowing. I know they are aware of all the defects, but just got away with this one. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****744626
2000 Chevrolet Tracker 4 door SUV. Pass side front cross member rotted out and front control arm dislocated, car would not steer, front wheel on pass. Side turned in while left wheel stayed straight. I strongly disagree with Chevrolet's findings that it will not lose control, I was fortunately only going 25 MPH when it happened. This truck is only 7 years old and only has 72,000 miles on it. The rest of the SUV is in mint conditon. This should not have happened. The Chevy dealer was unable to help me, as was GM because there is no recall.
Dt: the contact's wife was driving down a hill and she pressed the brake pedal which caused the vehicle to pull to the right. She was unable to drive the vehicle , and had to have it towed. The mechanic determined that the cross-member was heavily corroded and broke and dislocated the gear box . The vehicle is currently being repaired, the cross-member is being replaced. Updated 2/9/2006 -
Dt: the front cross member control arm mount rusted , and it broke loose while the consumer was driving. It did not cause an accident. There had been front end noises, and the consumer took vehicle to the dealer. They replaced the left front stabilizer link. The part that broke loose was on the right side. The vehicle was currently at the dealership being repaired. Updated12/27/05.
Dt*: the contact stated while having an annual inspection,the independent repair shop determined the front cross member rusted through on the passenger's side were the lower control arm bolts in. The cross member were replaced at contact's expense, costing her over $400.00. A recall should be insituted. The contact insituted a complained with new york state attorney general.
Body complaints in other Tracker years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the body & structure of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker, 25% of the model year's 109 complaints. The component named most often is frame and members (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Tracker body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Tracker body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.