2003 Chevy Tracker Review
2003 Chevy Tracker Review
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Pros
- Low price, available V6, stout ladder frame chassis.
Cons
- Weak base engine, meager cargo space.
What’s new
The aging Tracker gets only minimal changes for 2003. Yellow has been added to the color palette while LT models get monochromatic paint. Tinted windows are now available and base models get a chrome grille.
Edmunds says
With its cheap plastic interior, unrefined ride and limited cargo space, the Tracker pales in comparison with more modern mini-utes like Ford's Escape or Toyota's RAV4.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker Rwd 2dr Convertible SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$201/mo for Tracker Base
Tracker Base
vs
$184/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
5 star(51%)
4 star(40%)
3 star(2%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(4%)
57 reviews
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4.38 out of 5 stars
Great car for daughter
Kt, 04/03/2010
2003 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Bought this car used for my daughter. Not a car with great p/u so i knew she would not be taking off from a dead stop. Not a lot of room in back seat so other kids did not like riding in it so i knew they would not pile into her car. Great leg room in front seat. Has used this car to travel back and forth to school in northeast. Handles great in snow and rain. Easy to park. Good car for … a parent concerned about kids safety.
5 out of 5 stars
10 years and still strong!
Dave, 01/08/2016
2003 Chevrolet Tracker Rwd 2dr Convertible SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I've had my 03 Tracker since 2006. Its a 6 cylinder so has lots of pickup. Since Im on the east coast inland we have no salt problems so rust is non existant. I did replace the hoses and belts, new radiator and alternator but now at 128,000 miles it runs like a champ. I absolutely love this little beast. The engine has been kept clean and oil replaced every 3-4000 miles. This of all the … cars Ive ever owned has to be the most dependable ride I've ever had.I do think it's important to have your Tracker serviced by a dependable service technician on regular intervals and keep that oil changed like clockwork. Repair the little things that come with age and these little truck/suvs will last you decades.
Update: 2018. Car still runs like a champ 135,000 miles. 137,000 July 2018.
3.63 out of 5 stars
Wearing it out
Mike, 03/10/2009
2003 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I drive this tracker 300 miles a week in western Pa. Factory tires were OK, but an upgrade to Uniroyal Laredo tires made driving in snow and offroad much better. The car works great for me commuting to work, but is not very good as a family use car. It has little cargo space and small rear seat. It has been fairly reliable but is now developing some problems. I had rear differential … bearings replaced at 80k miles @ $500.At 100k miles the engine developed a rattling or knock at idle, I believe this to be timing chain problem. I have a wheel bearing making noise and the oil pan is rusting through from the outside. I also have had both cat. converters replaced.The car now has near 143k.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Number Two and Would do it Again
cjfanning, 07/17/2003
2003 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
My wife and I lived in Alaska for many
years. We found the Tracker to be a
great ride on the snow, ice, dirt
roads. This little Chevy is one of the
best all around 4X4's I have ever had
in the snow.
2003 Tracker Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $16,630 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $201/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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