2002 Chevrolet Tracker Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker, and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 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.
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The safety airbags exploded and burning my face and the passenger side passenger it was very hard and his arm and the of explosion of the airbags she was spraying and burning the face and was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2024 · Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tracker equipped with firestone tires, tire line: affinity touring, tire size: 205/65/r15, DOT number: 2r9ldbf. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, she heard”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 26, 2020 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker (Tracker 2WD Convertible, Tracker 2WD Hardtop, Tracker 4WD Convertible, Tracker 4WD Hardtop, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–20 / 19–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | 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 2002 Chevrolet Tracker
How do I know if my 2002 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
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- 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.