Most common 2002 Chevrolet Tracker problems
Share of the 59 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Tracker complaints by model year
Best Tracker years: 1996, 2004, 1998. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker:
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 administering the program in phases due to part availability.the first phase started in October 2007 and covers…
What 2002 Chevrolet Tracker owners say
Suspension
I was driving on a two-way residential street, just picked up our two youngest grandson's from school, when the passenger side tire jammed, very unexpectedly, up in the area between the engine and frame of the Tracker. The Tracker went mid air, and then rolled. Consumer handwriting is illegible. .updated 07/02/14
Front suspension crossmember for Chevy trackeris nothing but rust. It won't pass inspection and the garage said there must have not been a coating put on it for it to be rusted through and falling apart.
Body & structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The front end swerved and the contact had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed extensive rust on the frame and that the cross member was fractured. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
I was driving on a two-way residential street, just picked up our two youngest grandson's from school, when the passenger side tire jammed, very unexpectedly, up in the area between the engine and frame of the Tracker. The Tracker went mid air, and then rolled. Consumer handwriting is illegible. .updated 07/02/14
Brakes
The safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The front end swerved and the contact had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed extensive rust on the frame and that the cross member was fractured. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
2002 Chevrolet Tracker engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 24 / 22 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20 / 24 / 22 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 20 / 23 / 21 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 20 / 23 / 21 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 19 / 18 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 19 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker a good car?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 Tracker rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Tracker at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
The suspension — 16 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the body & structure (14) and brakes (9).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Tracker?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1996, 2004 and 1998. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000 and 2001. See the full Chevrolet Tracker years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Tracker problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 85,000 miles; 26% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.