NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Geo Tracker Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Geo Tracker has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Geo Tracker. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Geo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Geo Tracker. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GM/FMVSS 108/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
NHTSA #99V273001 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 30,605 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 99052 · Owners notified October 29, 1999 · Vehicles built September 1, 1998 – June 30, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 99052.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET/GEO AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
GM/FMVSS 212/WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #98V329000 · Visibility — Windshield · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 98077 · Owners notified December 18, 1998 · Vehicles built October 1, 1998 – October 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
GM/STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLER
NHTSA #98V324001 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,158 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 98076 · Owners notified December 21, 1998 · Vehicles built November 1, 1998 – December 15, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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