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1997 Chevrolet Tracker: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker: 0 recalls, 4 owner complaints.

0vehicle recalls
4owner complaints
3mention a crash
–best combined mpg
1997 Chevrolet Tracker
Photo: order_242 from Chile · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

There isn't much public data on the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

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Most $25–$78, one-time
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Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

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Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

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Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Airbags2
Steering1
Tires1

What owners describe

The 1997 Chevrolet Tracker has 4 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 13 Tracker model years for complaints (well below the 32 average). Neighboring years: 1996 (7 complaints, 0 recalls), 1998 (10 complaints, 0 recalls).

FAQ

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 1997 Chevrolet Tracker problems?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (2), steering (1), tires (1).

Where can I get a 1997 Chevrolet Tracker repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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