Research · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2000 Chevrolet TrackerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 109 owner complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. Most complaints involve suspension (37) and structure (26). The EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
21–24mpg
EPA · 10 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
109
Top: suspension
Fuel cost / yr
$2,500est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
109 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 1999 – Mar 2021
- Suspension37
- Structure26
- Electrical system13
- Visibility9
- Air bags9
- Engine and engine cooling9
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Steering7
- Seat belts5
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Suspension
37 reports2 crashes
“WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD TO BRAKE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENT WENT LEFT IF ANYONE HAD OF BEEN IN OTHER LANE I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM HEAD ON. I THOUGHT THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS LOCKING UP. SO I WENT TO PART STORE BOUGHT A NW ONE($92) TOOK IT TO A GARAGE OF A MAN I KNEW. HE PUT IT ON LIFT TO CHANGE CALIPER HE NOTICED CONTROL ARM COMPLETE LY RUSTED OUT ON CROSS FRAME..THERE WAS ALSO A HOLE ABOUT 7"LONG RUSTED OUT OF FRAME.BTHIS WASN'T A SAFETY PROB. HE SAID NOT TO DRIVE IT WADS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT WAS A SUNDAY NO ONE WORKING ON SUNDAY. WENT BACK MONDAY. HE HAD TO DO ALOT OF WELDING METAL PLATES JUST TO GET IT HOME. HOME CHECKED ON LINE FOR A CROSS MEMBER CHEAPEST$300 PLUS SHIPPING THATS NOT TO INSTALL IT. I HAVE A LIMITED INCOME SO CANT AFFORD IT RIGHT NOW. CHEVY HAS NEW THIS PROB FOR A LONG TIME ACCORDING TO INTERNET AS TOYOTO DID WITH RUSTING. OUT FRAMES. THE FRAME ON THIS CAR SHOULD HAVE REPLACE BY CHEVY THEY USED POOR METAL THAT WOULD BE UNSAFE. IVE SEEM CAR FRAMES FROM WAY BACK BETTER THAN THIS. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CARFOR A WEEK.THE BODY AND TRANSMISSION ARE EXCELLENT BUT THE REST WAS MADE CHEAP. ITS A 2000 TRACKER (148000 MI) 4CYL 2.0 4WHEEL DRIVE.. I ALSO…”
Structure
26 reports1 crash
“FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS-MEMBER OF MY 2000 CHEVROLET TRACKER HAS CORRODED THROUGH THE HEAVY GAUGE METAL ADJACENT TO A SUPPORT BOLT AND RISKS AFFECTING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A HEAVY GAUGE STRUCTURAL MEMBER THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. SEVERE RUST-THROUGH IS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER METAL SURFACE TREATMENT BY THE MANUFACTURER AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. PLEASE FORCE THE MANUFACTURER TO ADDRESS THIS SAFETY-OF-LIFE ISSUE ON THESE VEHICLES AS A CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSE OF THIS COMPONENT, IF IT OCCURS DURING DRIVING, RESULTS IN WHEEL COLLAPSE BECAUSE THIS MEMBER SUPPORTS THE WHEELS A-FRAME. I ESTIMATE THIS RUSTING HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2009 EVEN THOUGH I JUST SAW IT IN 2012. I BASE THIS ON THE FACT THAT IN 2012 THERE WAS A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE CROSS MEMBER THAT I COULD FIT MY THUMB THROUGH HOWEVER, HOLES OF THIS SIZE USUALLY TAKE A FEW YEARS TO DEVELOP AND I NEVER NOTICED IT PREVIOUSLY. THIS MEANS THAT SUB-SURFACE RUSTING WAS OCCURRING FOR A FEW YEARS WITH SURFACE RUST OBSCURING THIS, WHICH EXPLAINS WHY THE HOLE WAS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL JUST RECENTLY (WHEN THE SURFACE RUST COLLAPSED, IT EXPOSED THE HOLE BENEATH IT). *TR”
Electrical system
13 reports
“2000 CHEVROLET TRACKER HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER. CONSUMER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING TO HELP EXPLAIN WHY THE LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING. *KB”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
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 Nov 12, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracker 2WD Convertible Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,500 | 370 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | $2,600 | 386 |
| Tracker 2WD Convertible Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 22 | $2,750 | 404 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 24 | 22 | $2,750 | 404 |
| Tracker 2WD Convertible Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 | 423 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,850 | 423 |
- 24mpg comb.
- 23mpg comb.
- 22mpg comb.
- 22mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 12, 2026
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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.
2000 Tracker questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 12, 2026.
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Tracker problems?
Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are suspension (37), structure (26), electrical system (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker get?
The EPA rates the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker at 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (10 versions rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026