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2003 Chevrolet Tracker: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (0)

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Owner complaints (69)

69 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.

20involved a crash
1involved a fire
20injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 69.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2003 compares with other Tracker years

Best and worst Tracker years →
1995199619971998199920002001200220032004
This year (2003)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
20
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,050
CO₂ tailpipe
404 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2003 Chevrolet Tracker configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 24 / 22$3,050404
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 24 / 22$3,050404
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 24 / 22$3,050404
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 24 / 22$3,050404
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200423
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200423
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200423
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200423
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive19 / 23 / 21$3,200423
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200423
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 19 / 18$3,700494
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 19 / 18$3,700494
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950523
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950523
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950523

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2003 Chevrolet Tracker FAQ

How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. Check a specific car with NHTSA's VIN lookup, which also covers newly announced recalls.

What are the most common 2003 Chevrolet Tracker problems?

Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (21), Structure (9), Air bags (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 20 city, 24 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2003 Tracker compare with other years?

Among the 1995–2004 Chevrolet Tracker model years at least five years old, the 1995 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2000 the most (109). The 2003 drew 69. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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