1999 Chevrolet Tracker
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 13 of 49 complaints (27%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 10 in 1998 to 49 in 1999.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | vs. 1999 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–2,950 | 2,700–2,950 | 2,600–2,950 | 2,850–3,650 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–22 | 21–23 | 21–24 | 17–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–21 / 23–24 | 20–22 / 23–26 | 20–22 / 23–26 | 16–21 / 19–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–423 | 386–423 | 370–423 | 404–523 | |
| Complaints filed | 10 | 49 | 109 | 83 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 6 | 12 | 13 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 4 | 8 | 14 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker?
Body, Seats & Latches: 13 of 49 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker get?
EPA rates it 21–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1999 Chevrolet Tracker?
EPA estimates $2,700–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 25 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 8 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 10 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.