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Geo Tracker Transmission problems by year

34 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Geo Tracker's transmission & drivetrain. Harsh or delayed shifting, slipping, CVT shudder, rollaway, axles, driveshafts and transfer cases.

Transmission complaints by model year

YearTransmission complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20001000
19994000
19982100
19974000
19966000
19956110
19946000
19934060
19921000

Latest Tracker transmission complaints

1995 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 geo tracker. The contact stated that they were not able to shift from park. The contact mentioned that the ignition switch had been repaired twice by a private mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10587241
1995 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 geo tracker. While driving less than 15 mph, the transmission moved into first gear, but failed to go into second gear. The vehicle stopped moving when attempting to reach second gear. The vehicle would also fail to shift into third gear. The contact must manually shift back into first gear. The failure and current mileages were less than 170,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10248584
1994 Geo TrackerSuspensionTransmission & drivetrain

Right rear rides low. Rear right axle housing welds appear to be stretched and leaking. Vehicle brought to dealer for recall inspection (recall id nhtsa: 94v073001). Recall inspection of axle housing refused due to recall cancellation by general motors. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Power trainNHTSA 10242946
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
2000 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Transmission on 4dr, 4x4 model does not seem to shift all the time. When accelerating (hard or gentle) transmission refuses to shift unless foot is lifted off gas and then retry.*Ak

Filed Power trainNHTSA 755313
1995 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Man. Has no recall, but 4 other geos in shop at same time with same problem. No safety defec tmentioned. *Ak

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 753208
1996 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Service engine light on after 50,000 miles, took to mechanic said computer said problems with the torque convertor, couldnt find any problems. Reset light, left. Same day speeds of over 55 mph light came back on. Now having shifting problems. Shifts at high speeds. Makes high whiny noise (almost like a belt is loose). Pulling bad to the right (even after alignment). Brakes have locked twice. Seatbelts lock at low speeds and when stopped. *Ak

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 752544
1993 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Rear axle came apart while driving. Dealer has been notified. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*Ak

Filed Power trainNHTSA 884751
1993 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain1 injury

Rear axle shaft housing tube failed while driving. Lost control of vehicle. Nearly rolled over. Had it towed to mechanic. Indication was a lack of oil going to differential which caused problem with rear axle.*Ak it was also found that the right rear differential had totally failed. *Yh

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 880285
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
1997 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

4 Wheel auto locking hubs failed, dealer stated that both sides need repaired even though it's only the left side that is defective. *Slc

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 785153
1996 Geo TrackerEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tires

Consumer took car in for oil change, and mechanic said that only one nut: bolt was holding the fan shroud on, there were suppose to be 4 nut:bolts. *Ak front drive shaft fell off. A bolts in pcv valve were loose. *Yh

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · WheelsNHTSA 872488
1999 Geo TrackerSuspensionTransmission & drivetrainEquipment & accessories

Transmission-could not get car into first gear and third gear grind on the up & down shift.Replaced both gears. Two months later happened again so transmission was replaced.Three months later same problem with first, fourth and reverse.Dealership replaced the complete clutch assembly. Ac-the ac is not a big enough unit for the vehicle. Have to leave it on high at all times to cool the back seat. Suspension- the vehicle is all over the road. Very hard to handle in the wind, rain or even any speed over 55 mph. Bumper- all the fasteners holding the back molding on fell out. *Ak

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · EquipmentNHTSA 726395
1994 Geo TrackerTransmission & drivetrain

Torque converter solenoid and fluid pressure switch failed about every 15000 miles. Dealer has repalced the parts continually. *Ak

Filed Power trainNHTSA 859381

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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