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2004 Chevrolet Tracker Full Review
Date Published: 11/23/08
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2004 Chevrolet Tracker Review
Tracker 2-dr convertibles are dropped for 2004, leaving only 4-dr wagon models. Chevrolet's smallest SUV is a body-on-frame design by Suzuki, which sells similar Vitara V6/Grand Vitara models. Trackers are available with rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. A V6 with automatic transmission is standard. All Trackers come with a CD player and alloy wheels. ZR2 and LT wagons offer optional leather upholstery. Side airbags aren't available, but antilock brakes are optional.
News
Tracker is a goner after 2004, replaced by the more car-like Equinox. Suzuki, the GM affiliate that originated the basic design, will no longer share a small truck-type SUV with Chevrolet, though we hear Suzuki might be selling a retrimmed Equinox in a year or two.
2004 Chevrolet Tracker Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Maneuverability | Acceleration |
| Cargo room | Steering/handling |
| Ride | |
| Rear-seat comfort | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
V6 is no ball of fire, but automatic transmission is well-behaved.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 4.2 |
V6 is no ball of fire, but automatic transmission is well-behaved.
Fuel Economy
Not great for small SUVs. Test V6 4WD wagon averaged 17.9 mpg.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 4.7 |
Not great for small SUVs. Test V6 4WD wagon averaged 17.9 mpg.
Ride Quality
Uncomfortably choppy on all but smooth surfaces.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 2 | 4.1 |
Uncomfortably choppy on all but smooth surfaces.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Imprecise steering, copious body lean, modest cornering grip. Mediocre braking performance even with ABS. Overall driving feel less composed than most rivals, though most competitors don't have low-range 4WD for severe off-road work.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 2 | 4.3 |
Imprecise steering, copious body lean, modest cornering grip. Mediocre braking performance even with ABS. Overall driving feel less composed than most rivals, though most competitors don't have low-range 4WD for severe off-road work.
Quietness
Wind, road noise constant intrusions. Engine gruff, loud in full-throttle acceleration.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 2 | 3.8 |
Wind, road noise constant intrusions. Engine gruff, loud in full-throttle acceleration.
Controls
Adjusting low-set radio, climate controls means a long look from the road, and radio has annoyingly tiny buttons. Cabin a study in thin plastics; even leather-upholstered models have low-budget feel.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 5.3 |
Adjusting low-set radio, climate controls means a long look from the road, and radio has annoyingly tiny buttons. Cabin a study in thin plastics; even leather-upholstered models have low-budget feel.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Plenty of head room, adequate leg room. But little hip or shoulder width. Reasonable step-in height for the class. Poor rear visibility.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 5.5 |
Plenty of head room, adequate leg room. But little hip or shoulder width. Reasonable step-in height for the class. Poor rear visibility.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Short on leg room unless front seats are well forward. Entry/exit hampered by narrow rear doors.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 4.3 |
Short on leg room unless front seats are well forward. Entry/exit hampered by narrow rear doors.
Cargo Room
Scant behind rear seat, but standard split folding seatback increases space, versatility. Tailgate opens to right, hampers curbside loading.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 6 | 6.8 |
Scant behind rear seat, but standard split folding seatback increases space, versatility. Tailgate opens to right, hampers curbside loading.
Value within Class
The 4WD versions have some useful off-road ability, but Tracker and Vitara are distant also-rans among compact SUVs for the kind of driving most people do. Most every class rival is more pleasant, roomier, and commands higher resale value.
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 2 | 5.6 |
The 4WD versions have some useful off-road ability, but Tracker and Vitara are distant also-rans among compact SUVs for the kind of driving most people do. Most every class rival is more pleasant, roomier, and commands higher resale value.
Total Score
| LT 4WD | Class Average |
| 30 | 48.6 |
Scores for all Compact Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 29 | |
| Average Score | 48 | |
| High Score | 61 |
2004 Chevrolet Tracker Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 01/09/2004
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 4-door wagon, 2WD | $19,865 | $18,713 | $600 |
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| Base 4-door wagon, 4WD | $20,965 | $19,749 | $600 |
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| ZR2 4-door wagon | $22,315 | $21,021 | $600 |
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| LT 4-door wagon, 2WD | $21,615 | $20,361 | $600 |
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| LT 4-door wagon, 4WD | $22,715 | $21,398 | $600 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
2.5-liter dohc V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, power steering, cloth/vinyl upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, passenger-side visor mirror, map lights, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rails.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Skid plate, front and rear tow hooks, outside-mounted full-size spare tire, 215/70R15 tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
ZR2/LT adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, cargo cover, floormats.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
215/75R15 white-letter tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
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Base
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$1,090
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$970
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Power mirrors, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, floormats.
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Safety |
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Antilock brakes
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Base, ZR2/LT
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$595
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$530
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Leather upholstery
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ZR2, LT
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$595
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$530
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Cargo cover
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Base
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$70
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$62
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Floormats
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Base
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$40
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$36
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Deep-tinted glass
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Base, ZR2/LT
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$115
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$102
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Roof rack
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Base, ZR2/LT
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$45
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$40
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Spare tire cover
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Base
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$60
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$53
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Std. ZR2, LT.
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2004 Chevrolet Tracker Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Chevrolet Tracker 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 97.6 |
| Overall Length, in. | 162.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 66.3 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2987 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 44.7 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 937 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.9 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.5 /152 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 165 @ 6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 162 @ 4000 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 18/20 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Chevrolet Tracker 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | Aveo only. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 6/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Canada
Drivewheels:
4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive
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