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2001 Geo Tracker problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2001 Geo Tracker — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Tracker years?

Tracker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted103 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 10 complaints1990: 27 complaints1991: 21 complaints1992: 20 complaints1993: 35 complaints1994: 56 complaints1995: 68 complaints1996: 103 complaints1997: 35 complaints1998: 27 complaints1999: 36 complaints2000: 8 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 1 complaints
Tracker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Geo Tracker problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine150%
Seat Belts150%

Does the 2001 Geo Tracker have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V124000Seat BeltsApril 11, 2001 · 1,016 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. MISLABELED SEAT BELTS INTENDED FOR 2-DOOR MODEL VEHICLES WERE INSTALLED IN THE 4-DOOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCATION. FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT SAFETY BELT, IF THE CHILD SEAT MODE HAS BEEN ENGAGED OR THE BELT IS EXTENDED DURING NORMAL USE AND THEN RETRACTED, THE BELT CANNOT BE EXTENDED AGAIN AND IS UNUSABLE. THE RESET FUNCTION TO NORMAL EMERGENCY MODE DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE THE 2-DOOR BELT WEBBING IS SHORTER.

Consequence

IN A CRASH, AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GEO TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · March 8, 2016

2001 Geo Tracker — common questions

Is the 2001 Geo Tracker reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Geo Tracker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Geo Tracker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Geo Tracker years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tracker years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1994, 1999, 1993, 1997. The cleanest record among Tracker years belongs to 1988.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.