Model year guide

1997 Chevrolet Tracker

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Chevrolet Tracker is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Chevrolet Tracker at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints4

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Chevrolet Tracker recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Chevrolet Tracker common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 3

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

Bulletin 990730016A · Power Train · Oct 2002

GENERAL MOTOR HAS DECIDED THAT THE OWNER MANUALS CONTAIN INCOMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOWING THE VEHICLED FROM THE REAR. *TT

Bulletin 99089 · Equipment · Feb 2000

GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT

Bulletin 990940004 · Seats · Jan 2000

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TRACKER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Chevrolet Tracker

The Chevrolet Tracker is an automotive nameplate that has been used by Chevrolet for two different vehicle lines.Chevrolet Tracker (Americas), compact SUV produced since 1988, spanning two generations based on the Suzuki Vitara/Escudo/Sidekick Chevrolet Trax, subcompact crossover that is marketed as the Tracker in South America and Russia until 2020 Chevrolet Tracker (2019), subcompact crossover for Chinese and Latin American markets, replacing the Chevrolet Trax

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1997 Chevrolet Tracker vehicles on record

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1997 Chevrolet Tracker — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, tires, steering.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.