Known Recalls

Model year record

1993 GEO Tracker

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 35 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V073001

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
34,172
Reported to NHTSA
1994-04-16
Owners notified
1994-05-18

Defect description

THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments4—
Unknown or other3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2164,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Suspension: rear2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—

The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.