Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not notify the contact of a manufacturer's service campaign for rust and corrosion on the cross member. The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the vehicle failed. The inspector indicated that the cross member bar had extensive rust and corrosion, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the statute had expired for the manufacturer's service campaign for the cross member. The contact was uncertain if either a dealer or a mechanic would repair the vehicle to pass an inspection. The approximate failure mileage was 45,932.
My car is in excellent shape I store it right and wash all the salt off during winter there was no corrosion or at least I thought until I was driving down the road the car started shaking violently causing me to go off the road and hit a tree come to find out my front crossmember was extrrememly corroded but the metal right next to it was not corroded at all so they used inferior metal the accident damaged the fenders bumper and lights it also destroyed my sway bar links struts and strut mounts I take good care of my car and when I called Chevy the told me they knew about it and that the would not do anything about it.
I was driving home all of sudden my car just stalled out no electrical system no steering no brakes. I was driving 35mph when this happened in which put me in a ditch in which my car rolled over.I think it was faulty ignition/electrical system I believe the maker g.m. Is responsible for my car body repair or replacement of car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front suspension arm and the cross member fractured. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic discovered that the front mount arm had extensive rust and corrosion to the point that the part deteriorated and fractured, including the cross member. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: ea06018 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 12/03/15 updated 11/16/2017
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
My wife was on her way to work when she stopped at a stop sign, the car veered to the left and was hard to steer. I was at a friends house and she brought the vehicle over there for me to check out. After lifting the front end, the right side lower control arm fell off of the crossmember. After closer inspection, the entire crossmember is rusted through. If the control arm had fallen while she was driving, the car May have flipped causing injuries or possibly death. Chevrolet knew about this problem since at least December of 2006 and issued a special coverage bulletin. I never received a letter informing me of any problem. After calling the GM consumer help desk, I was informed that they would not be covering my vehicle due to the mileage. …
Keep writing frame under parts but it keeps dissappearing. The last act is the motor mount rusting through droping the engine and putting a hole in the oil pan. The whole underside of the vehicle has rusted. The crossmember did and was replaced.but the rest of the frame has also rusted. The middle support for the car is almost completely gone. The oil pan was replaced when it rusted though. All brake and tranny lines are failing. Rear end cover almost is rusted through and is leaking. Other supports and joints are failing along with the back bumper. Both rocker panels under the front doors are rusted through. It would be easier writing what is not rusted. Have been a Chevy owner all the time driving, they sold it even though someone else made it stand by it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Tracker years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (27), 2001 (15), 2002 (14), 1999 (13) and 2003 (9) model years. Body complaints make up 25% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Tracker body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Chevrolet Tracker model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Tracker body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 103,000 miles; 13% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frame and members (34 mentions), followed by the frame and members › underbody shields (26).
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.