RECALL INFORMATION 1989-1999 TRACKER

Updated 03/14/00

Also see: KNOWN TROUBLES for models without Specific Recall Information

1989,1990,1991 Geo Tracker
Seat belt release buttons may chip or break, causing the buckle to jam.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.


1992 Geo Tracker
None

1993,1994 Geo Tracker/Suzuki Sidekick
Mislocated rear axle weld may cause braking problem.
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.

SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

39,419 vehicles made 8/92-9/93 including 34,172 Trackers and 5247 Sidekicks.


Geo Tracker '94
Steering could fail.

Models:
2502 vehicles made 12/93.

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD.

IF THE SEPARATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
 

What to do:
Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace steering shaft.

Year: 1994
Make: GEO TRUCK
Model: TRACKER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 965
Manufactured From: OCT 1994 To: OCT 1994
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB TO SPOKE WELD CAN FRACTURE.

THIS CONDITION WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE SUSPECT STEERING WHEEL LOT DATE CODE AND REPLACE ANY FOUND TO HAVE THIS SUSPECT DATE.
 


1995 Geo Tracker
Steering wheel may separate from steering column due to fractured weld.

1996 Geo Tracker
Flange attachment could puncture fuel tank in a rear collision, resulting in fire. [4-door models only]
THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY."

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.


1997 Geo Tracker
None

1999 Geo Tracker
1999 Geo Tracker's, manufactured between September 1998 - June 1999 because some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp actuating switch. If the switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative.

On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of "Park."

This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Approximately 30,600 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly. Owner notification began during November 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet/Geo at 1-800-222-1020.

Year: 1999
Make: GEO TRUCK
Model: TRACKER
Manufactured From: OCT 1998 To: OCT 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:

Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicle. The windshield may have been improperly installed and may not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of FMVSS No. 212, "Windshield Mounting."

In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur.
 


Certain 1999 Geo Tracker's, manufactured between September 1998 - June 1999 because some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp actuating switch. If the switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative.

On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of "Park."

This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Approximately 30,600 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly. Owner notification began during November 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet/Geo at 1-800-222-1020.

[NHTSA Recall No. 99V273.002/GM Recall No. 99052]