Complaints
98
Crashes
26
Fires
1
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Tracker Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:117,348 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:3
#34 complaints
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 17 | 1 | — | 117,348 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,348
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Chevrolet Tracker — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2003 Chevrolet Tracker has 98 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (17 complaints, avg 117,348 mi); Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). 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 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 117,348 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker include 26 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 28 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 2003 Chevrolet Tracker have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension failures) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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