Geo Tracker Recalls

The Geo Tracker has been recalled 4 times across the 1996, 1999 model years. The most recent recall, from October 20, 1999, covers the switch. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Geo dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Lights
    125%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    125%
  • Steering
    125%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    125%

1999 Geo Tracker recalls (3)

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 99V273001 · Oct 20, 1999 · 30,605 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights May be inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.

Visibility › Windshield

NHTSA recall 98V-329 · Dec 22, 1998 · 12 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. The windshield May have been improperly installed and May not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of FMVSS no. 212, "windshield mounting."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 98V324001 · Dec 15, 1998 · 1,158 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.

1996 Geo Tracker recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 96V121001 · Jul 1, 1996 · 18,121 vehicles

The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."

Remedy: Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Geo Tracker have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Geo Tracker across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Geo Tracker has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.