1997 Geo Tracker Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Geo Tracker, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Geo 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.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Geo Tracker have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,921 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Air bag light comes on when temperature reaches above 90 degrees. Driver side air bag outer shell becomes very soft. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 28, 2008 · Air bags
“While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Geo Tracker (Tracker Convertible 2WD, Tracker Convertible 4x4, Tracker Van 2WD, Tracker Van 4x4). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Geo Tracker model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Geo Tracker model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Geo Tracker | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Geo Tracker | 1 | 10 |
| 1990 Geo Tracker | 1 | 25 |
| 1991 Geo Tracker | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 Geo Tracker | 0 | 19 |
| 1993 Geo Tracker | 1 | 24 |
| 1994 Geo Tracker | 3 | 48 |
| 1995 Geo Tracker | 0 | 64 |
| 1996 Geo Tracker | 1 | 71 |
| 1997 Geo Tracker | 0 | 25 |
| 1998 Geo Tracker | 0 | 18 |
| 1999 Geo Tracker | 3 | 22 |
| 2000 Geo Tracker | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 Geo Tracker | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Geo Tracker | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Geo Tracker
How do I know if my 1997 Geo 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 Geo 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 Geo models
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.