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(I'm in Colorado, snow, yes, but they don't use salt on the roads here anymore. Snow usually dries up within 5 days so most the year we live with low humidity and little likelihood of the rust and corrosion that folks on the east coast get. If you live someplace wetter or saltier, maybe things corrode more.)
Well at first they "could not duplicate the problem". Then as time passed and this April rolled around with the air conditioner on the Tracker would begin to squeal, so back to the dealership. They first reprogrammed the idle. Problem still existed, they replaced the fan belt. Problem still existed, they then replaced the catalytic converter. Well no more squeal, but the rattle underneath and the rough idle are returning. I have only had the new catalytic converter for a month or so.
Interior pieces are starting to fall off, already had exterior pieces replaced or refastened. The interior also scratches easily.
I am disgusted with my 99 Tracker, which my family as nicknamed the "Trasher". I feel like checking out the lemon law, as to me the rough idle and vibrationing problem has not been resolved, and I have a folder full of repair slips.
Any advice?
I have found that just applying Formula 2001 with a rag to the plastic interior pieces gets rid of all those hairline scratches. I use my Tracker on dump runs, and only deep gouges are visible after applying the 2001.
I know exactly what your going through with your Tracker! I have vibration problems, scratches on the interior for no reason, the outside moldings fall off and so on!
My dealer that I bought the Tracker from actually told me to go to another dealer because they did not want to replace the body moldings! Trucks are suppose to be built tough not wimpy like this vehicle I'm afraid is.
because of vibration problems including mine, at
9,000 miles. Go back and read all the previous
Tracker and Suzuki posts. Chvrolet's answer is
"Vehicle is operating as Designed" Which i guess
is true. Seems like the problem is built in. Some
people are seeking buyback, some are just dumping
them at a loss. One person stated, he ran his into
a tree and just wrote it off, he was so disgusted.
Chevrolet honestly did not try to fix mine. I think repairing them would take some major component redesign and replacement. Good Luck.
The first thing I noticed was the rear convertible top had been patched with some kind of sealer. On checking it out I found the inside seam to not be sewn correctly. When I pulled the car into the garage, the flourescent lights showed the hood was etched with acid rain spots. The car had been sitting on the lot forover a year and we are in a bad area for acid rain.
I called the garage and they were very nice about fixing these problems. They repainted the hood and replaced the top.
Before I took it in for these problems, I was sitting at a drive-thru window and noticed the throw-out bearing seemed to be much louder than
my 98 Tracker. So when I took it in to have body shop work done, I asked them to take it over to the service area and have them take a look at the throw-out bearing. They agreed about the noise and pulled the tranny only to find the clutch plate was also bad and needed replaced. This on a car with less than 2000 miles on it.
I'm still impressed with the newer model. It's much better than the 98 Tracker or the 95 Sidekick I've owned. I'm not looking forward to the vibration problems everyone is talking about.
[6'5" (36 inseam)]
I still love the vehicle! The only minor (to me) irritations are the cruise control in hilly country and temperature-related squeaks. At certain outdoor temperatures, it can produce a regular SYMPHONY of assorted squeaks. I have elected to live with them, however, rather than take the chance my local service department would do more harm than good in an effort to track them down.
I am 6'1" 300 pounds and don't feed cramped or crowded while driving.
I have had it on some rough mountain "trails" and it did a great job of clearing rocks and climbing.
One thing-- the fuel mileage forecasts on the window stickers-- pure fiction. With the automatic and air I get about 23 in town or on the highway. But that still beats the heck out of a Jeep :-)
I will be back at 10,000 to let you know if parts have started falling off.
Gene in Amarillo, Texas
Is any one else out there having such an unhappy time with theirs? I went into another "town hall" and I found many complaints similar in nature but I am still looking for more people with the same or similar problems. Any responses would be great! Thanks.
I have a Silver 99 Tracker 4dr. 4wd with auto trans.,power windows and locks,keyless entry,cruise,cd player,power sunroof,alloy wheels,skid plates,only 7900 miles. This was my wifes vehicle but we need to get rid of it because of company car.
We are looking for someone to take over the lease of which we have 19 months left at $251.00 plus whatever your sales tax is, and just over 28000 miles left under warranty. Or you can buy for $16400 and that includes the sales tax. This is a great vehicle but just don't have room.
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Chris
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engine up 6% grade near temecula border check point, about 80 mi. No of San Diego, Ca at 85+ mph
no problem. Tracker has plenty of passing power,
test drive one to see if you like performance. The Suzuki Gran Viagra, oops sorry, I mean Gran
Vitara can be had w/155 HP V6. It will do 105 mph, 4 popper will do 100 mph on level ground.
Best wishes, all.
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Sysco97
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Cargo Tray Mat $53.96
Center Armrest $107.96 (really want but steep!)
Hood Protector $62.96
Splash Guard Set $22.46/pair (do they fit the Tracker perfectly?)
Anyhow, I have no complaints yet. I will stay in touch. By the way I changed the oil to a synthetic and I think the Tracker has a little more pep. However, at the price of Synthetic Oil, this may just be wishful thinking.
Thanks for all the previous input.
Wildfire
I tow a trailer back and forth to a cottage approx 300 miles one way, a mix of interstate and two lane. I've hauled motorcycles, a garden tractor, lumber, etc. up to 1200 lbs. and have no problem keeping up with traffic at 70-75 mph. Also bought a cargo box for the roof rack, it has no negative effect on handling or performance. I use synthetic oil, change every 3000 mi., averaging low-mid 20's mileage, even with the trailer. Overall, it's fun to drive, enough power to cruise the interstate at 80 (no trailer) and saves me $200 a month over my traded in '96 K-1500, 5.7 V8 in gasoline costs. It's a keeper.
Thanks, Dave
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Dave
Just wanted to inform you it is definately the same shade of grey.No worries.
The armrest is sharp looking,enjoy!
Dave
AJK
Dave
AJK
WooooHooooo!
I can't wait.
I will let you know.
On the flipside, the cargo tray cover is a definite pass...
AJK
Regards,
Wildfire