The Lemon Index
20012nd generation
Better than average · most complaints: engine
37 owner complaints, first 3 years 21–24 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Chevy sent dealers 273 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Some customers may comment on a tick type noise coming from the engine while the engine is…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 37 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
While driving there is a very strong smell that goes into cab of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
2000 Chevrolet Tracker owner · NHTSA complaint 8011597
More owner reports
Frontal airbags did not deploy when vehicle was involved in a head-on accident at 30-35 mph. Consumer collided with another vehicle while making a turn. Vehicle had frontal damage.
NHTSA complaint 897476
Serpentine belt makes high pitch squeeling noise when it is cold or humid. Coolant is leaking. Nlm
NHTSA complaint 759871
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 2.1M views · 1999–2004 Chevrolet Tracker
- Heat, A/C & blend door85K views
How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | AQ1056Filterheads · 75K views · 4 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank58K views
2000 Chevy Tracker (Suzuki Vitara) Fuel Pump; easy way to get to and changeChristian Pritchett · 40K views · 4 videos - Brakes & ABS52K views
2003 Chevy Tracker Rear Brakes (Shoes) and Brake line ReplacementTheDestructve · 52K views - No-start: theft light, key & ignition51K views
2000 Chevy Tracker Camshaft Sensor No Start Once Hot Stalling Sputtering Fixgeostomp · 51K views
Show 3 more
- Cooling system43K views
How to: Replace a Drive belt, Water Pump and Thermostat 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Tracker ZR2 (3-in-1)How2Helen · 31K views · 4 videos - Oil changes & service32K views
2001 Chevy Tracker 2.5L V6 Oil Changecdogg · 11K views · 6 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors23K views
2000 Chevy tracker stalling/camshaft position sensor replacementChris Straus · 23K views
Before you buy, watch
2004 Chevrolet Tracker ZR-2: Regular Car ReviewsRegular Car Reviews · 206K views
2002 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD - 4Cyl. - 5 Speed Trans. - 4 Wheel Drive - 205K - SOLD - Malibu MotorsMalibu Motors Victoria · 41K views
2002 Chevy Tracker 4x4 V6 Review!!!Motor Mike Media · 31K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2000 is the same generation.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 273 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some customers may comment on a tick type noise coming from the engine while the engine is…
- Experiencing a tick type noise coming from the engine while the engine is running during cold…
- Howl type noise coming from the engine while engine is running
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedFront suspension crossmember corrosion2006–2007
- ClosedCrossmember corrosion failure2006
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,500–$2,850 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Tracker year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (1999–1999, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 6 Chevrolet Tracker years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 70; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chevrolet Tracker year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2002.
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Tracker problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (27%), airbags (19%) and visibility (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker get?
21 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker cost in fuel a year?
About $2,500 to $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Tracker year is better than the 2000?
Nearby, the 2002 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works