Model year
2002 Chevrolet Tracker
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 59 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (11), STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS (6), SUSPENSION:FRONT (5). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
59 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 3, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA06018 | FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION · SUSPENSION:FRONT | Oct 30, 2006 | Dec 3, 2007 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracker 2WD Convertible · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Tracker 2WD Convertible · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Tracker 2WD Hardtop · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Tracker LT 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 19 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tracker 4WD Convertible · 2L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tracker 4WD Hardtop · 2L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tracker LT 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tracker ZR2 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tracker ZR2 4WD Convertible · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Chevrolet Tracker at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.