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1999 Chevrolet Tracker electrical system problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker20% of all complaints for this model year.

10
Electrical System complaints
20%
share of all complaints
median reported mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Car keeps having its battery drained after repairs. Replaced two alternators and a car computer. Seems to work for a few weeks after getting fixed and then burns up an alternator. Three times to the mechanic; currently shop. Problem occurred after new battery was inserted. Car has worked great for…

    filed Mar 9, 2012

  • Wiring harness in steering column replaced shortly after purchasing car new in 1999. This past summer parking lights would not turn off. Replace relay. Fall parking lights would not turn off and when turning steering wheel all lights would turn on and off. Replaced wiring harness again. 1 month…

    filed Feb 6, 2006

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…

    PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
  • This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

    19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019
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Electrical System problems in other Tracker years

YearReportsShare
2003 Tracker57%
2002 Tracker47%
2001 Tracker22%
2000 Tracker1312%
Tracker electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.