Research · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2001 Chevrolet TrackerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 88 owner complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. Most complaints involve structure (16) and engine and engine cooling (15). The EPA rates it 17–22 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
17–22mpg
EPA · 12 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
88
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
$2,900est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
88 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jun 2001 – Jun 2024
- Structure16
- Engine and engine cooling15
- Steering12
- Suspension12
- Air bags11
- Service brakes, hydraulic9
- Power train8
- Visibility7
- Equipment5
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 Oct 31, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Structure
16 reports
“MY FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER COMPLETELY CORRODED AND CRACKED IN HALF MAKING MY CAR NOT DRIVABLE. I LOCATED THE SPECIAL COVERAGE PROGRAM ONLINE AS THIS APPEARED TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. I AM THE 2ND OWNER. I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A WOMAN WHO RESIDES IN ASSISTED LIVING AND HAD BEEN IN ASSISTED LIVING SINCE THE SPECIAL COVERAGE NOTICE. AS SHE DID NOT HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THIS VEHICLE SAT IN HER GARAGE WITHOUT THE NEEDED REPAIR COVERED BY GM UNTIL HER FAMILY SOLD IT TO ME IN JUNE. AFTER A 90MIN CALL WITH A GM REP 10/20/14, I SPOKE WITH GM SUPVR [XXX] WHO ASSURED ME GM WOULD COVER COST TO TOW TO THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS COVER THE REPAIR. HE LEFT A VMAIL FOR THE DEALER BUT DID NOT SPECIFY THIS OFFER. I LEFT 5 UNRETURNED VMAILS FOR [XXX] UNTIL I SPOKE WITH SUPVR [XXX] 10/22/14. [XXX] ADV SHE WOULD HAVE HER DIRECT REPORT MAY PLACE A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION STATING THIS WOULD NEED TO BE APPROVED AND [XXX] SHOULD NOT HAVE PROMISED TO COVER THIS REPAIR. 10/27/14 [XXX] 866-760-5700 [XXX] CALLED AND VERY CURTLY ADVISED THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED AND SARCASTICALLY REMINDED ME OF THE EXPIRATION OF SAID "SPECIAL COVERAGE." I REQUESTED [XXX] SUPERVISOR AND…”
Engine and engine cooling
15 reports1 fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, OIL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND SMELLED A STRONG OIL ODOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VALVE COVERS LEAKED OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST AND CAUSED SMOKE TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE. UPDATED 03/07/16.*JB”
Steering
12 reports
“INSIDE TIE ROD END DO NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH OUTSIDE TIE ROD ENDS ARE FINE AND IN A SHARP TURN IT CAUSE THE FRONT TO SHAKE VERY BAD I CAN LIFT 300 LB AND IT TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD TO CONTROL IT FROM ROLLING OVER. MECHANIC SAID I MUSCLED THE METAL IN TO PLACE AND DAMAGE BOTH INSIDE TIE RODS ENDS ONLY. I HAVE NO REPLACED THEM YET NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. I IF I HAD NOT BEEN STRONG ENOUGH TO BEND THE MEDAL THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A WRECK. I BEEN KNOW BREAK AND BEND PARTS LIKE THIS BEFORE.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
12 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl · 2.5L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd · Manual 5-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 31, 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 Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 22 | $2,900 | 404 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 24 | 22 | $2,900 | 404 |
| Tracker 2WD Convertible Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker ZR2 4WD Convertible Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Tracker LT 2WD Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,550 | 494 |
| Tracker LT 4WD Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.5 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,800 | 523 |
| Tracker ZR2 4WD Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.5 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,800 | 523 |
- 22mpg comb.
- 22mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 18mpg comb.
- 17mpg comb.
- 17mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker as of Oct 31, 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.
2001 Tracker questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 31, 2026.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Tracker problems?
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (16), engine and engine cooling (15), steering (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker get?
The EPA rates the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker at 17–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 31, 2026