1998 Chevrolet Tracker Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Poor stability while driving under windy conditions. Feels as though the vehicle is being blown off the road and that a correction could lead to an "over-correction". Even a light wind (10 kph) causes”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2004 · Electronic stability control
“My vehicle was ruined by a chevy dealership and they will not fix it. I took it for a small oil gasket leak and now the car has no power and another dealership said the gas was in the oil and that my”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2002 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker (Tracker 2WD Convertible, Tracker 2WD Hardtop, Tracker 4WD Convertible, Tracker 4WD Hardtop). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Tracker model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Tracker model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 49 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 109 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 83 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 59 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 69 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 0 | 15 |
Checking a specific 1998 Chevrolet Tracker
How do I know if my 1998 Chevrolet Tracker has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.