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Geo Tracker Brake problems by year

37 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Geo Tracker's brakes. Spongy or hard pedal, ABS faults, brake failure, noises, parking brake and brake fluid leaks.

Brake complaints by model year

YearBrake complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20001110
19993100
19983000
19976100
19969310
19955210
19943000
19931000
19911000
19905000

Latest Tracker brake complaints

1995 Geo TrackerBrakesTransmission & drivetrainEquipment & accessoriesCrash1 injury

Transmission locked up and threw me from the vehicle going 50 mph downhill! I was in hospital/icu from sept 17th, 2004 to ~ mid october. Lucky to be alive. Vehicle was a 1995 geo tracker. Could someone contact me? I need help.*Ak

Filed Incident Parking brake · Power train · EquipmentNHTSA 10112384
1997 Geo TrackerBrakes

While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock on their own, while also causing brakes to severely smoke. Took over 2 weeks to find problem & correct. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10056272
1997 Geo TrackerBrakes

While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock on their own, while also causing brakes to severely smoke. Took over 2 weeks to find problem & correct. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10056271
1993 Geo TrackerSteeringBrakes

While driving at 40 mph brake line fractured, causing vehicle to swerve out of control. Dealer notified. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10033718
2000 Geo TrackerBrakesCrash1 injury

Consumer was driving and applied brakes suddenly to avoid collision with another vehicle and anti-lock brakes "locked up," causing vehicle to skid approximately 45 feet and collided in the rear of a truck. Ph *tt

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 8023475
1999 Geo TrackerBrakesCrash

When brakes are applied, and when vehicle is driven on wet pavement abs system activates, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details. Please add vin. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 8007385
1997 Geo TrackerBrakesTransmission & drivetrain

There was a funny noise like when putting flapping cards on a bicycle, and when putting on brakes, there was a loud thump.*Ak the consumer was unable to use 4 wheel drive because it grindes the gears( sounded like marbles were rolling in the hub). *Yh

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Power trainNHTSA 879582
1996 Geo TrackerBrakes

Brake proportion valvue leaks fluid, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide further details.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 873780
1990 Geo TrackerBrakes

Sometimes when trying to stop at either high speeds or low, brakes will not function properly. Pedal can be pressed all the way down, vehicle will slowly stop. This has almost caused several accidents. Occurs most often when trying to stop quickly. Also when vehicle is cold, brake pedal can be pressed all the down and vehicle will do the same thing. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 723251
1998 Geo TrackerBrakesEngine & coolingBody, doors & structure

I have had my tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. Top leaking, gas usage, etc. This vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 718053
1999 Geo TrackerBrakesElectrical system

Would have no brake lights whenever the brakes were applied. Been to the dealership. Mechanic checked out the brakes, and found they operated erratically. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 849860
1997 Geo TrackerBrakesCrash

Brakes are working intermittently. Sometimes they ar eon, and other times they are off. Also, while goin g down a grade applied the brakes and there weren't any brakes. Consumer lost control of vehicle and it overturned. Vehicle was totalled. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 849230
1998 Geo TrackerBrakesAcceleration & cruise control

After coming to a stop throttle remained open. Engine was revving. Brakes failed to work. Shifted into park & turned vehicle off. Had vehicle towed to dealer to check. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 844593
1999 Geo TrackerBrakes

While driving and upon applying brakes and switching lanes, left front tires locked up and vehicle hit divider. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 841675

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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