Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Geo Tracker. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/FMVSS 108/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
- Summary
- 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 BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- 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.
GM/FMVSS 212/WINDSHIELD
- Summary
- 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.
GM/STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLER
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (22)
22 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 27.3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 22.7% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 18.2% |
| Power train | 4 | 18.2% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 13.6% |
| Air bags | 2 | 9.1% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 9.1% |
| Visibility | 2 | 9.1% |
| Equipment | 1 | 4.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 4.5% |
How 1999 compares with other Tracker years
Best and worst Tracker years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 24 | 1 |
| 1994 | 48 | 3 |
| 1995 | 64 | 0 |
| 1996 | 71 | 1 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
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.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1999 Geo Tracker FAQ
How many recalls does the 1999 Geo Tracker have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 99V273001 (brake), 98V329000 (visibility), 98V324001 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1999 Geo Tracker problems?
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (6), Suspension (5), Electrical system (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1999 Tracker compare with other years?
Among the 1993–2002 Geo Tracker model years at least five years old, the 2002 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1996 the most (71). The 1999 drew 22. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.