2004 Chevrolet Tracker Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Tracker Rusted Crossmember Subframe

• Re: Corroded suspension crossmember [vtfarmboy]

  Written by: palko on May 6, 2010 11:41:06 AM

  I have a 2004 chevy tracker. The GM recall you want is Recall 06186 and the inspection is to GM Special Policy T5689 06186- Inspect Front Crossmember.- palko

• Re: SAME PROBLEM [randman4]

  Written by: garth62 on Nov 18, 2011 6:42:02 PM

  I own a 2000 Chevrolet Tracker It was a used car when I purchased it Today Oct.15 2011 I had the front cross member replaced it was totally rusted out. per the mechanic For some reason I Google( What is a cross member on a vehicle )and there it was a Recall notice for 1999-2004 Trackers Total bill $2,189.24 Why had I not been notified ? This problem could have Killed ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Maintenance and Repair

• location of PCV valve for 2004 tracker 2.5L V-6

  Written by: palko on Sep 17, 2011 8:12:48 AM

  Does anyone know where the PCV valve is located for a 2004 chevy tracker 2.5L V-6 ? I've looked all over the place and can't find it.....thanks.....palko

Chevrolet Tracker Noises and Sounds

• Re: Cold weather rubbing sound! [dibble1]

  Written by: dibble1 on Mar 3, 2011 11:57:01 AM

  This is from an official GM Service manual: 99 - 04 Tracker 4WD Squeak Squeal Front Hub or CV Joint Area at Cold Temperatures - kw 1.6 2.0 2.5 axle cvjoint differential L34 LE8 LQ4 lubrication noise seal suspension #PIP3278 - (Dec 27, 2004) 99 - 04 Tracker 4WD Squeak Squeal Front Hub or CV Joint Area at Cold Temperatures . The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits ... Read More

2004 Chevy Tracker Oil Pressure Problem

• Re: 2004 Chevy Tracker Oil Pressure Problem [juliew518]

  Written by: palko on Oct 19, 2009 2:53:49 AM

  I had a similiar problem with a ford crown vic wagon. i bought this car used and within 1 day my oil pressure light would come on , stay on, and then go out at idle. When i pulled the valve covers off, there was a large amount of sludge on the rockers and near the oil gallery ports. I knew then the oil pump pickup screen was clogged. This sludge ... Read More

• 2004 Chevy Tracker Oil Pressure Problem

  Written by: juliew518 on Oct 17, 2009 8:25:04 PM

  I have a 2004 Chevy Tracker. The oil light comes on when I am going over 2 rpms, and usually after about 5-6 miles. (I have not been driving it because of this). It first starts flickering, then eventually goes on full time. The light does not come on when the car is in idle. There is plenty of oil in the car. I have had several oil changes, and a ... Read More

Chevy Tracker Lights and Headlights

• Re: Blinking, flicker interior dashboard lights and headlights [bill_colwell]

  Written by: palko on Oct 14, 2009 7:56:49 AM

  My 2004 chevy tracker has started to experience the same problems you describe. I put a digital and a multimeter on the battery while starting up cold and the headlights and dash lights and dome light started flickering until the vehicle came off fast idle. At idle these conditions didn't exist. As i wenr sown the road the flickering started again. It's not much flickering but it's there. Acceleration is fine. ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker cabin air filter

• Cabin Air Filter

  Written by: eparks on Sep 29, 2009 9:42:28 PM

  Where is the Cabin Filter Located on a 2004 Chevy Tracker

Chevrolet Tracker Maintenance and Repair

• another air conditioner failure

  Written by: arkainzeye on Aug 14, 2009 5:46:45 PM

  i have had (2) chevy trackers 1999 2door soft top and a 2004 4 door ZR2 (v6) Both trackers had the air conditioners fail. if you look up past posts on this subject you will see tracker are not rare for this problem. well im NOT paying to get it fixed. one day it worked the next it didnt. fuses were all checked. followed all the recommendations of past posts. you ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Noises and Sounds

• serpentine belt removal on 2004 chevy tracker 2.5l

  Written by: pistonmac on Jul 2, 2009 2:24:21 PM

  coffee cat i see that you removed the serpentine belt on your 2004 tracker,how hard was that?,cant seem to figure it out..can u please help??or does anyone know how to remove the serpentine belt?? do i remove the 13mm bolts or use a breaker bar?

Chevy Tracker Starting and Stalling Problems

• 2004 chevy tracker 2.5L V-6 cold start problems

  Written by: palko on May 4, 2009 2:54:43 AM

  I have a 2004 Chevy Tracker 2.5L V-6 with 62000 miles on it that is starting to have a cold rough start problem when it sits for( lets say) 2 days. The engine feels like it is only firing on less than 6 cylinders. Then it smoothes out quickly. I haven't changed out the plugs yet (manual says 60000 miles). Once warmed up this thing runs and starts normal. I've tried ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Noises and Sounds

• Re: Cold weather rubbing sound! [blacktrac]

  Written by: palko on May 4, 2009 2:43:53 AM

  I have the same problem on my 2004 tracker. When it gets to 15 degrees out or less, I can hear this problem. After driving it goes away, as long as the temperature goes up locally. This began on my vehicle @ 6000 miles. Chevrolet had the vehicle 3 times on cold overnight occasions and could only say it was the brake rotors buildup of rust that caused this problem. They ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Maintenance and Repair

• Re: brakes go to the floor [mylesptt]

  Written by: palko on Jan 18, 2009 3:10:36 AM

  Here are a couple suggestions.(1) Look close where the master cylinder bolts to the booster. If there is any sign of leakage of brake fluid on the surface of the booster usually at the bottom where the master cylinder bolts to the booster, then your master brake cylinder is going bad. You won't see it in the fluid level change. I had this happen on my 2004 tracker. Soft pedal feel. ... Read More

Chevy Tracker

• Re: Gas Cap light? [steve_]

  Written by: rengelken on Jan 9, 2009 8:28:49 PM

  I have had several tanks of more than 15, even 16 gallons with my 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. I hit vapors once (it sputtered) and was still a half gallon below the 16.9 gallon stated capacity. Roger.

Chevrolet Tracker cabin air filter

• cabin air filter

  Written by: arkainzeye on Dec 21, 2008 6:01:25 PM

  I installed a cabin air filter for the first time on my 2004 tracker ZR-2 at 40,000 miles. I bought one off of ebay for $20 instead of paying the $70 chevy wanted... Well i forgot all about the cabin air filters i installed and 20,000 miles later i installed a new set. Well let me tell you! them cabin air filters were solid black.. So thats the air we breathe... ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2004 tracker 2.5L v-6 engine/drivetrain vibration [guldguy]

  Written by: palko on Nov 10, 2008 2:09:18 AM

  Here's the explanation from Chevrolet: It's normal for this engine. My explanation: There are 4 chains and 8 sprockets in this motor. I believe @ 50 mph the engine passes thru a first critical resonance and @ 60 mph it passes thru a secondary resonance, due to all these sprockets and chains. It seems to be a characteristic of this engine. This may also explain why this motor soesn't get great ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Real World MPG

• Re: Chevrolet Tracker: MPG - Real World Numbers [steveh1155]

  Written by: arkainzeye on Oct 20, 2008 5:13:18 AM

  when i used to have my 99 2.0 tracker i averaged 24-25 in local driving. One thing i noticed about the 2.0 engine. ( i have the 2.5 now and i dont drive it much) is in the winter time due to the colder temps it would take a nice hit on the MPG. i would go into the 19-20 range all winter long. This of course being because cold air ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Maintenance and Repair

• 2004 tracker 2.5L v-6 engine/drivetrain vibration

  Written by: palko on Aug 30, 2008 3:29:30 AM

  I've owned my 2004 chevy tracker 2.5L v-6 for a little over 4 years now. Ever since i bought this I noticed that when driving @50 mph, there is a distinct engine/drivetrain resonance felt thru the vehicle. Once past 50 mph, it diminishes until 60 mph, whne a secondary resonance is felt. The dealer has always told me this is normal for this vehicle. has anyone out htere experienced this same ... Read More

Chevrolet Tracker Real World MPG

• Re: Chevrolet Tracker: MPG - Real World Numbers [inuvik]

  Written by: rengelken on Aug 1, 2008 10:25:21 PM

  My lifetime with my 2004 Tracker is 24 mpg. The car has 66,000 miles on it and I've owned it since it had 40,273 miles.

Chevy Tracker

• Re: Is tracker a good choice for winter driving? [wintertracker]

  Written by: rengelken on Aug 1, 2008 9:52:10 PM

  I purchased my 2004 Chevy Tracker in January 2007 following the historic blizzards that struck eastern Colorado in December 2006. I've never regretted it, especially in the winter snows. I put a set of Michelin XCX/APT tires on the car, along with the spare, and it handles very well in the best mother nature can throw at it. I use 4x4 when the snow is sticking to the roadways. If it ... Read More

• Re: tracker bad shaking [cheech73]

  Written by: poorcruzer on Apr 18, 2008 4:11:43 PM

  All Chevrolet Trackers are rebadged Suzuki Grand Vitara's. They were built on the same assembly line in Ingersoll Ontario Canada at the CAMI plant. If you look carefully you will spot Suzuki written on parts like the air filter housing or other cosmetic parts. Most of the parts electrical and others are Denso parts, if the parts are from Japan they will be labelled Nippon Denso. The entire truck was designed ... Read More

• Largest tire size

  Written by: arkainzeye on Aug 5, 2007 6:33:49 PM

  I forgot what was posted before on this subject, but i was wondering what is the largest size tire you can install on a 1999-2004 chevy tracker without having any issues? I currently have a stock size of 215/75-15. I would like to install some Light Truck tires on my 04 Zr-2 tracker.

Chevrolet Tracker Rusted Crossmember Subframe

• Re: Finally [cheesedoff]

  Written by: arkainzeye on Nov 19, 2007 12:28:10 PM

  Did your letters say it covered from 1999 to 2004 models? I used to own a 1999 tracker 2door. I got my letter over a month ago. But i also own a 2004 chevy tracker Zr-2 V-6. I havent gotten a letter for that model, even though my letter for my 99 tracker mentioned it covered all years of the tracker when it was last redesigned.

Chevy Tracker

• Re: Paint code [david02]

  Written by: erscolo on Oct 6, 2007 8:32:20 PM

  INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT RIGHT-HAND SUN VISOR MAKE MODEL Chevrolet Tracker That is where the paint code should be. Roger. P.S. Here is a link: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/choosecolor/choosecolor.aspx?year=2004&make=Che- vrolet&model=Tracker

Chevrolet Tracker Brake Questions

• Re: 2003 Chevrolet Tracker Anti-brakes??? [trackerlover]

  Written by: arkainzeye on Feb 1, 2007 3:21:15 AM

  i just purchased a 2004 tracker ZR-2 v-6 and anti-lock brake is NOT standard equip on mine. i have the window sticker and it shows i dont have abs.

Chevy Tracker

• Sunroof Installation

  Written by: trentonn on Sep 17, 2004 11:44:51 PM

  I currently own a 2004 4dr LT model Chevy Tracker. Upon consulting with GM, CAMI and a local auto installer, I was told that a sunroof would not be recommended to install. Has anyone had any success in having a sunroof placed in a 4dr Chevy Tracker? Feel free to reply to trentsmith81@hotmail.com

• 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