2003 Chevrolet Tracker
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 21 on record.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 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.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker safety ratings
Frontal crash testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 15 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2003 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 2003 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 356
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 356.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Bulletin PIP5601C · Jul 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment…
Bulletin PIP5358D · Feb 2025This 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 PIP4723J · Electrical System · Oct 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures…
Bulletin PIT5099H · Sep 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures…
Bulletin PIT5099H · Sep 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in que…
Bulletin PIT3271P · Sep 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exc…
Bulletin General Communication · Electrical System · Aug 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more caref…
Bulletin 24-NA-141 · Power Train · Jul 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce c…
Bulletin 16-NA-383 · Fuel/propulsion System, Engine · Jun 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Bulletin 18-NA-099 · Jun 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TRACKER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Other
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may experience a condition where the accelerator may not return to idle. These vehicle, when operated in extremely low ambient temperature (-30 degrees Celsius) and at a fixed (constant) throttle position, may experience ice forming in the throttle valve that can prevent the throttle valve from closing when the driver's foot is remove…
Transport Canada #2004419 · Nov 2004Source: 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.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker trims & engines on record
2003 Chevrolet Tracker vehicles on record
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