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All cars · Chevrolet Tracker · 2002

2002 Chevrolet Tracker. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index53100 = average car
Complaints23NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold42,212U.S. model year
Per 100K sold54complaints
Complaint rank#1 of 4among the 4 scored Chevrolet Tracker model years (2000–2003); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 49,000 miles. Median 39,000, from 8 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes22%
Engine22%
Suspension17%
Electrical17%
Airbags13%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2341200

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFront suspension crossmember corrosion20062007

Manufacturer communications 315

Chevy filed 315 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A tick type noise coming from the engine while the engine is running during cold or hot operation
  • 2.0l l34 engine accessory belt squeal
  • Engine accessory belt squeal

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
NoNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto 4-spdRWD20 / 24 / 22Regular$2,850
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdRWD20 / 24 / 22Regular$2,850
2.0L 4-cylAuto 4-spd4Wheel or AWD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spd4Wheel or AWD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950
2.5L 6-cylAuto 4-spdRWD17 / 19 / 18Regular$3,450
2.5L 6-cylAuto 4-spd4Wheel or AWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650

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
2004–6–Suspension

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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