Worst 1996 Chevrolet Tracker Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Air Bags:Frontal
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Tracker.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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1996 Chevrolet Tracker — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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