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All cars · Chevrolet Tracker · 2000

2000 Chevrolet Tracker. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index70100 = average car
Complaints37NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold48,020U.S. model year
Per 100K sold77complaints
Complaint rank#3 of 4among the 4 scored Chevrolet Tracker model years (2000–2003); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine27%
Airbags19%
Visibility19%
Brakes16%
Electrical16%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3780400

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFront suspension crossmember corrosion20062007
ClosedCrossmember corrosion failure20062006

Manufacturer communications 273

Chevy filed 273 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.6L 4-cylManual 5-spdRWD22 / 26 / 24Regular$2,600
1.6L 4-cylManual 5-spd4Wheel or AWD22 / 25 / 23Regular$2,700
2.0L 4-cylAuto 4-spdRWD20 / 23 / 22Regular$2,850
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdRWD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950
2.0L 4-cylAuto 4-spd4Wheel or AWD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spd4Wheel or AWD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 1999–2004 Chevrolet Tracker, 2.1M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door485K
Fuel pump, filter & tank458K
Infotainment, battery & electrical454K
Brakes & ABS152K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition151K
Cooling system443K
Oil changes & service632K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors123K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2000703748,020Engine
2001673752,368Engine
2002532342,212Brakes
2003942735,123Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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