1998 Chevrolet Tracker Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker.

19971999
Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

#31 complaints

Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1998 Chevrolet Tracker — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 Chevrolet Tracker has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (2 complaints); Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Chevrolet Tracker?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tracker reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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