The 1999 Geo Tracker has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 31,775 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE…
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
VISIBILITY98V3290001998-12-2212 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE WINDSHIELD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY NOT MEET THE WINDSHIELD RETENTION DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
STEERING98V3240011998-12-151,158 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
1crashes
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
Total complaints36
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 geo tracker. The contact stated that the front suspension cross member is rotted out and corroded from the inside. This type of vehicle was manufactured with front cross members designed and made by suzuki, which rust from the inside out due to insufficient corrosion…”
“Engine idles rough and stalls. *jb”
“My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. However the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. What should I do?. *ak”
“My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. However the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. What should I do?. *ak”
“My chevrolet/geo tracker had a arecal issued on it. However the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. What should I do?. *ak”
“I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. I have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and…”
“I have only owned my 1999 tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak. I have now been informed by the place that did the other engine repairs that it now needs a new oil pump and…”
“Bumper bolts failed(3), in addition, 1 grille bolt, and 1 manifold bolt has completly fallen off. The dealer told me "my license plate was loose". This tracker is losing bolts at an alarming rate. The left front suspension developed a severe "rattle"at any and all speeds. The strut assembly was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Geo Tracker as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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