2002 Chevrolet Tracker Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Tracker Rusted Crossmember Subframe

• Special GM Extended Warranty

  Written by: gerles on Apr 29, 2011 8:23:05 PM

  I'm in the snowbelt in Montreal where salt is heavily used on the roads in winter. I recently bought a 2002 2 dr. ZR2 Tracker 4wd, with only 60k kilometers on it expressly for a little fun driving in the winter and light offroading. After reading several threads about the stiff steering problem(I do need to change the lower intermediate steering shaft), I stumbled upon frequent mentions of the rusted subframe. ... Read More

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• 2002 Tracker rear u-joint

  Written by: starshine3 on Apr 5, 2011 8:47:01 AM

  I have a 2002 Chevy Tracker. Recently began feeling a vibration when I let off the gas and a metallic clunking noise when shifting as well as taking off and stopping. Was told it may be a u-joint but when I had a friend look at it he drained the rear differential and found it milky with metal shavings. Brought it in to the shop and they said the problem is ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Electrical Problems

• Re: 2002 Chevy Tracker electrical problems [robin338]

  Written by: cliffjw on Feb 28, 2011 11:44:05 AM

  Sounds like I have the same problem. This has stumped more than a few mechanics already. I'm sure the solution is something simple, but nobody can find it. I've got a 2001 Chevy Tracker (aka Vitara). 2.0L, automatic, A/C, power everything. Occasionally the interior fan and running lights will stay on, even after I have shut off the vehicle and removed the key. This only happens during extended periods of really ... Read More

• 2002 Chevy Tracker electrical problems

  Written by: robin338 on Feb 27, 2011 9:41:06 AM

  I am having trouble right now with my heater and headlights staying on when the car is off, I have a car remote starter as well, but replaced it with a new one and not sure if this is the problem or something else is causing this to happen

Chevy Tracker Roof Racks

• Roof Rack screw cover

  Written by: marcommcr on Apr 26, 2010 8:05:14 PM

  Hello! I have a Chevrolet Tracker 2002 and I am looking for the screw cover of the roof rack. The cover that I looking for is the back right one. Can anybody tell where I can find that part? Thanks! Marco

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• Re: Water leak on 2002 LT Chevy Tracker 2.5 Lt [jorgedh]

  Written by: poorcruzer on Mar 7, 2010 5:01:51 PM

  Please read my post 1748. To get the black cowl cover off to inspect the air intake area; first pop black covers off wiper arms, remove bolt, wiggle wiper arm and remove. Remove plastic pop in clips that hold the rubber stripping and cowl cover on top of fire-wall. There are also four plastic bayonet clips on the end of the cowl cover that require you to press in the middle ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Maintenance and Repair

• HOW TO CHANGE BELTS 2002 6CYL W/AC

  Written by: kittykat5 on Mar 6, 2010 12:16:02 PM

  Help! I need to change both belts on a 2002 chevy tracker 6cyl (suzuki) w/AC. Does the fan need to come out? Do I need to pull the engine? It is very tight in there.

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• Re: Water leak on 2002 LT Chevy Tracker 2.5 Lt [jorgedh]

  Written by: billp5 on Jan 22, 2010 9:40:26 AM

  I need more info. Where on the drivers side? 1. Around the door? 2. Around the window? 3.Under the dash? 4. 2 door or 4 door, under the top, (if 2 door)? Now as a guess with no info: There is no drain in any of the side panels. If leaking under the door panels it is possible that trash has come through the window opening (with window down or glass ... Read More

• Water leak on 2002 LT Chevy Tracker 2.5 Lt

  Written by: jorgedh on Jan 21, 2010 3:59:57 PM

  I have a leak on the driver side of my Chevy Tracker and it only happens when it rains. I have not been able to find the drain plugs. I might have a plugged drain. Does any one know where they are located ???? Any ideas on what is going on ? Thanks, Jorge in La Mesa, CA

Oil Pump for a 2002 Chevy Tracker

• Re: Oil Pump for a 2002 Chevy Tracker [arkainzeye]

  Written by: Devil_youknow on Dec 19, 2008 7:30:37 AM

  Thanks for your reply. I have had a professional oil change every 3000 miles but something was wrong as the engine seized up after my original posting and I may need a new engine. : ( Thanks for your message!

• Re: Oil Pump for a 2002 Chevy Tracker [Devil_youknow]

  Written by: arkainzeye on Dec 16, 2008 3:54:43 PM

  when was the last time you did a oil change? what about the oil filter? i would replace them or at least the oil filter before i would think about removing the engine and having a oil pump replaced. But if i was to guessi would say well over $1200.

• Oil Pump for a 2002 Chevy Tracker

  Written by: Devil_youknow on Dec 8, 2008 12:33:05 PM

  Just wondering, how much would a oil pump for a 2002 Chevy Tracker costs to replace? My oil light came on this morning and it has oil in it so no issues there. The oil change place checked it out and is pretty sure it is the oil pump. Just wondering if anybody ever had this problem and how much it costs them.

Chevy Tracker Starting and Stalling Problems

• 2002 Tracker Stallls when slowing down then restarts but stalls immediately

  Written by: greene709 on Oct 2, 2008 5:18:11 AM

  Hello All. I have a 2002 Chevy Tracker 2.0 L 4wd automatic transmission. It has about 70,000 KMs. Sometimes when I drive it, regardless of weather, it will stall when I am slowing down to take a turn or stopping. When it stalls it'll restart but then the RPMs drop to 0 and it stalls again. If I leave it for 15 minutes it'll start and stay going. It may go ... Read More

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• Motor Oil leak

  Written by: tracker52 on Apr 18, 2008 8:32:25 AM

  I am the new owner of a 2002 2WD chevy tracker with 68,000 miles on the V-6 motor. I drove it to work a few days and noticed a bad oil leak. Is this common on this motor or what might cause it. I have no history on the vehicle pryor to me owning it. It does run good and didn't notice any thing unusual.

• Re: a/c problem 2000 2.0L 4 door 4wd tracker [siberia]

  Written by: molly090406 on Mar 28, 2007 4:15:05 AM

  Is the "freon" that you mention R134a? I noticed when I tried to put in a can of R134a, the seal around the intake hose didn't seal well. I'm about 2 minutes from getting rid of the 2002 Chevy Tracker and getting something more reliable.

• Re: Heater problems [trackergirl]

  Written by: rmacri on Feb 2, 2007 10:42:14 PM

  Hi, I to have a 2002 chevy tracker, it has had a rad. flush new thermostat, and barely has any heat. At -22 the windows frost up, the defrost fan blows like a bat out of hell, but no heat. noticed today the eng. temperature gauge sometimes drops, then climbs again, does the temp. sender have anything to do with the interior heat? Frustrated

• I love my Tracker

  Written by: yourhighness on Sep 5, 2006 11:09:29 AM

  Hi everyone! I'm new to this tracker forum becuase I have been stuck onmy new HHR, AND my tracker has been in the shop...In 1994 I bought a 1993 Tracker for 12K, it was black and hot pink and I was 17 so it fit! After paying it off, having 2 kids, I still loved this car. One day my husband was going to drive it to work, and when he ... Read More

• I use mine a lot. 150K and not a lick of engine trouble but......

  Written by: swbrown on Aug 6, 2006 9:19:32 PM

  my 2002 Chevy Tracker (Suzuki Vitera) had a transmission problem (5 speed Manual) at about 65K, it was getting noisy and whining. I had purchased the extended waranty and the dealer put in a new trany, Now about a year 1/2 later I am having the same trouble again at about the same miles. It is also jumping out of 4th after the clutch is released. Is there a known problem ... Read More

• Re: REPLY [nochevy]

  Written by: scotter on Jul 26, 2006 9:24:52 AM

  The compnay I work for in New Jersey, has a sister plant in Ingersoll as well. Back in 2002 the area business's had tours of their facilities and then a goupr question and answer period over lunch. Anyway I was up there at the time CAMI was giving their tour and I went along and saw the entire operation. The Tracker and Vitara/Grand Vitara are the same vehicle, built with the ... Read More

• Re: 2002 valve seal problem [razap]

  Written by: poorcruzer on Mar 31, 2006 4:02:23 PM

  Your sparkplugs could have well been fouled, but with carbon build-up, not oil. Especially if you do a lot of short trips or your sparkplugs were replaced with ones that run too cool. If your oil consumption is low, it's not your valve stern seals. Insert your prayer of thanks here. As for your last question, all Chevrolet Trackers are Suzuki Grand Vitaras' or Vitaras' in disguise depending on trim level. ... Read More

• 2002 valve seal problem

  Written by: razap on Mar 29, 2006 4:10:29 PM

  I have a 2002 tracker with 47,000.00. The car wouldn't start one day and a chevy dealer told me the plugs were fouled. The dealer is telling me I need a valve seal replacement. I have owned it since 10,000.00 mile and it has not seen rough miles. Has anyone experienced this problem at this low mileage? What can one expect to pay for the repair? Thanks

• Re: '99 chevy tracker time chain area noise [ali11]

  Written by: cob on Feb 23, 2006 9:00:05 AM

  If you look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara posts there was a problem with the timing chain tensioners from 1999-2002 approx. The fix is over $1000 at the dealer. Someone posted instructions and pictures of the problem and how to fix. I do not remember what post number it is.

• Re: 2002 chevy tracker zr2 [caspear78]

  Written by: mrdrifter on Dec 3, 2005 7:32:20 PM

  Check www.zukiworld.com. Trackers share parts.

• 2002 chevy tracker zr2

  Written by: caspear78 on Nov 22, 2005 4:39:08 PM

  ok im sure this has come up a few times but is there any companies that make a lift kit for a 2002 chevy tracker zr2, my buddy and i have been usein his truck for more mud and snow then road use, so where would we beable to find a lift kit for it, weve already found some tires, but now we need the lift so we can go up ... Read More

• Re: 2002 Chevy Tracker rear drum breaks. [rwlardin]

  Written by: steve_ on Oct 22, 2005 12:18:34 PM

  Try a Search This Discussion for "drum" over in the Stop here! Let's talk about brakes discussion. You'll find some stuck drum posts over there, like this one: alcan, "Stop here! Let's talk about brakes" #1087, 28 Jul 2005 8:40 pm Steve, Host

• 2002 Chevy Tracker rear drum breaks.

  Written by: rwlardin on Oct 22, 2005 12:07:51 PM

  I need to change the rear breaks on my tracker. The drum is stuck. Does anyone know the size of the bolts for the puller on the drum and the thread count. Also are they for a puller or to screw in and push off the drum. Either way I can do it. Also are there any other things I should know?

• SHOULD I BUY ONE?

  Written by: frenchcar on Aug 14, 2003 8:24:48 PM

  Why not buy one? The Trackers and Sidekicks and later the Vitarra are all built by Suzuki and some of them in the joint GM -Suzuki plant in Canada. They have been around since 1989 and we have owned 6 or 7 of them between myself, my wife and son. The 4 door is very handy and a nice size and economical for this type vehicle. Forget what Consumers says as ... Read More

• Water problem

  Written by: auntie on Sep 14, 2002 9:25:56 AM

  I recently purchased a 2002 Chevy Tracker. Immediately I noticed that when it rained I get water leaking around the door. The water collects on the plastic cover of the rocker panels and then drips onto the carpeting. This happens on all four doors. The dealer replaced all the weather stripping but to no avail. Water is still coming in the door and onto the rocker panel. Is anyone else having ... Read More

• Tracker 2002, enginee failure

  Written by: leonardox28 on Mar 15, 2002 8:21:13 AM

  Hi! I am new on this group, and I am looking for information and help. I'm living in Brownsville Texas, I bought a Chevy Tracker 2002 on 2/14/02, yes my wife's valentine, and on 2/25/02 we called service because something wrong was happening, yeah it was the block after 10 days and less than 600 miles they had to replace the motor or block or what ever they call it because ... Read More

• re-2002 Tracker LT Accessories {Where??}

  Written by: arkainzeye on Feb 15, 2002 5:23:27 PM

  i bought my bug shield from AUTOZONE. and it is smoke colored, and fit the pre-exsisting holes, and it was a joke to install.. no lie it took maybe 2 minutes if that!!! and it looks great and form fits the hood perfectly... it cost at autozone $39.95 the chevy dealer wanted $70+ for the same exact thing.. and told me that it was hard to install.. lol lol what a ... Read More

• Security System?

  Written by: pickle73 on Oct 30, 2001 10:14:18 AM

  Hi! I am looking at 2002 Trackers, and was wondering about security systems. I live in the NYC area, and find this to be necessary. I know it has remote keyless entry - but is there any alarm that comes with it? If not, am I best off installing outside Chevy (from another company) or asking Chevy to install one when i get the car? I would appreciate any feedback. Help! ... Read More

• Re.. 2002 Tracker Question

  Written by: trifivenomad on Jul 12, 2001 10:30:12 AM

  I remember when the XL-7 came out, Suzuki said there would not be a Chevy version. Seems that Chevy is getting ANOTHER new, small SUV ready, in addition to the Tracker. Possibly based on the new Colorado (S-10) pickup.

• 2002 Tracker question

  Written by: tronsr1 on Jul 12, 2001 4:03:21 AM

  Does anyone know if the Chevrolet Tracker Suzuki clone will have the extended version next year?

• 2002 CHEVY TRACKER XL7

  Written by: megasuvowner on May 22, 2001 6:48:43 PM

  I think chevy should also get a larger version of the tracked based on the SUZUKI XL7 because i feel that more people will buy a chevy rather than a suzuki even though they are the same car, and that is whats happening with the Viatura/Tracker

• trifivenomad... I am also from Knoxville

  Written by: vitaraboi on Apr 9, 2001 5:56:33 PM

  Hey, trifivenomad. I am a student at UT here in Knoxville. I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara 4dr 4wd fully loaded which is pretty much the same car as the Tracker except for some cosmetics. I just did not like the grille and headlights on the Tracker at all. Also, while Suzuki changed the name of this SUV to Vitara, Chevy left the Geo-oriented Tracker label on their vehicles. Thus, reminding ... Read More

• Questions, questions

  Written by: trifivenomad on Apr 4, 2001 7:48:35 AM

  I am interested in buying a 2001 Tracker. My local Chevy dealer in Knoxville, TN is the best. I have no concerns about getting help from the service department, if needed. I am concerned about wasting money on an SUV that will be a long-term disappointment. I want to buy something that will last and will be fun to drive. Does anyone know if the 2002 Tracker will be significantly different ... Read More