Complaints
82
Crashes
14
Fires
5
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Tracker Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:93,086 mi
Crash-related:2
#26 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Avg mileage:106,428 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
Suspension:Front
Avg mileage:56,450 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 2 | — | 93,086 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 6 | 2 | — | 106,428 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 56,450 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 | — | — | 29,950 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,086
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,428
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,450
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,950
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Tracker — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Chevrolet Tracker has 82 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (11 complaints, avg 93,086 mi); Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields (6 complaints, avg 106,428 mi); Suspension:Front (5 complaints, avg 56,450 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,575 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker include 14 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Tracker?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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