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1999 Chevrolet TrackerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 49 owner complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. Most complaints involve structure (12) and electrical system (9). The EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
21–23mpg
EPA · 10 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
49
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
$2,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

49 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 1999 – Dec 2014
  1. Structure12
  2. Electrical system9
  3. Suspension7
  4. Power train7
  5. Air bags5
  6. Steering4
  7. Equipment4
  8. Service brakes, hydraulic4
  9. Visibility3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Tracker model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199810
199949
2000109
200188
200272
200396
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Structure

12 reports1 crash
“FRONT FRAME CROSSMEMBER RUSTED THROUGH IN MULTIPLE AREAS AND HAS MADE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEEDS OR TURNING SHARPLY. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 31, 2011StructureODI 10393898

Electrical system

9 reports1 crash
“CAR KEEPS HAVING ITS BATTERY DRAINED AFTER REPAIRS. REPLACED TWO ALTERNATORS AND A CAR COMPUTER. SEEMS TO WORK FOR A FEW WEEKS AFTER GETTING FIXED AND THEN BURNS UP AN ALTERNATOR. THREE TIMES TO THE MECHANIC; CURRENTLY SHOP. PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER NEW BATTERY WAS INSERTED. CAR HAS WORKED GREAT FOR 10 YEARS AND THEN THIS REQUIRING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; BATTERY IS DEAD (THIS WITH A NEW BATTERY). *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 9, 2012Electrical systemODI 10451010

Suspension

7 reports
“CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND HEART A POP. TRACKER WOULD THEN PULL ROUGHLY TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CROSSMEMBER BROKE WHERE THE INNER SUSPENSION ATTACHES. CALLED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS AND THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT COVERED ON A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR VEHICLE. FOUND SEVERAL FORUMS THAT COMPLAIN OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON VARIOUS YEARS FOR THE CHEVY TRACKER. THIS IS VERY UNFORTUNATE SINCE I AM QUITE FOND OF MY TRACKER AND RELY ON IT FOR WORK AND TRAVEL WITH MY CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY IN WINTER MONTHS. I AM GLAD THIS WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE IT CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 6, 2012Steering, SuspensionODI 10442661
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

10 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Manual 5-spd · Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tracker 2WD Convertible
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
222623$2,800386
Tracker 4WD Convertible
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
222523$2,800386
Tracker 2WD Convertible
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
202322$2,900404
Tracker 2WD Hardtop
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
212422$2,900404
Tracker 2WD Convertible
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tracker 2WD Hardtop
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tracker 4WD Convertible
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tracker 4WD Convertible
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tracker 4WD Hardtop
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tracker 4WD Hardtop
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

1999 Tracker questions

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 28, 2026.

What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Tracker problems?

Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (12), electrical system (9), suspension (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker at 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (10 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026