1999 Chevrolet Tracker
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1999 Chevrolet Tracker at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1999 Chevrolet Tracker recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1999 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.
1999 Chevrolet Tracker common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1999 Chevrolet Tracker MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 10 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1999 Chevrolet Tracker costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION Closed
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…
NHTSA #EA06018 · Suspension · opened Oct 2006 · closed Dec 2007An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 73
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. Showing the 10 most recent of 73.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Record…
Bulletin PIP4723D · Electrical System · Jan 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
Bulletin 19NA273 · Electrical System, Equipment · Dec 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696E · Equipment · Nov 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin 17NA073 · Equipment · Sep 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696D · Equipment · Sep 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin 17NA073 · Equipment · Feb 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve th…
Bulletin PIC4696C · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · May 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorde…
Bulletin PIP4723C · Electrical System, Equipment, Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorde…
Bulletin PIP4723B · Electrical System · Feb 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696B · Equipment · Dec 2015Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TRACKER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp activating switch. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and brake lamp activating switch replaced if necessary.
Transport Canada #1999202 · Oct 1999Other
On certain vehicles, improper calibration of the powertrain control module (PCM) could result in a no-start condition in cold weather (-15 degrees centigrade or colder). Correction: Dealers will replace the powertrain control module (PCM), install an engine block heater and a customer instruction label. If the owner has experienced a no-start condition, the spark plugs will als…
Transport Canada #1999029 · Feb 1999Steering
On certain vehicles, the coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate shaft may be cracked. A cracked coupling could break and allow the steering shafts to separate, resulting in loss of steering control. If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a crash could occur without prior warning. Correction: Steering shaft coupling will be replaced.
Transport Canada #1998249 · Dec 1998Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
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.