When did my Chevy tracker start stalling out?

I did NOT go through a dealership, as my Tracker is a 2000 and has 150,000 miles on it. Since yours is a 2003, you may want to take it to a dealership. My 1999 Tracker just started doing this a couple of weeks ago once outdoor temperatures started hitting the 90s (F).

Is there a problem with my Chevy tracker?

Twice now in 2 years the engine has totally died. All other electrics were OK ( lights starter etc.) No “check engine” light. Starter would crank normally, but no start.

What kind of engine does a Chevy tracker have?

I recently bought a Chevy Tracker 2000, 2.0L, automatic. I had to change the engine and found a 1999. It was changed and now it won’t start. My mechanich checked everything and he can’t find the problem.

Where is the clutch on a 99 tracker?

The factory diff has what the manual calls an axle lock clutch. It is actuated by pneumatic pressure (not vacuum) from a pump located behind the front bumper. The pump is controlled by the transfer lever and an electronic module. Re: factory LSD in 99 tracker?

What kind of car is a Chevy tracker?

I have a 1999 2WD Chevy (Geo, Suzuki !)w/ 105 k miles. Twice now in 2 years the engine has totally died. All other electrics were OK ( lights starter etc.) No “check engine” light.

What kind of housing does a Chev tracker have?

Have a 2003 Chev Tracker and I melted the plastic housing (don’t ask how) on both the headlamp covers. I need replacements, but boy are they pricy.

Where are the relays on a Chevy tracker?

With manual in hand I located another flock of relays cleverly located high up on the left kick panel above the cabin fuse panel (there’s more fuses in the engine compartment). Shook, removed/replaced ALL. No go. Jumpered the fuel pump relay (sub’d a wire for the make/break contacts). No go. Cussed.

Why did my 03 tracker need to be replaced?

I have an 03 tracker which I had to replace the cam sensor. I found out two things about it, since the sensor is on the back side of the engine the engine heat builds and can cause the sensor to fail. Make sure there is no damage to the front air dam or any kind of body damage that can restrict air flow.

Twice now in 2 years the engine has totally died. All other electrics were OK ( lights starter etc.) No “check engine” light. Starter would crank normally, but no start.

What’s the problem with the throttle on a Chevy 8.1 L?

Electronic Throttle Control. The electronic throttle control in the Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine can lose the signal between the accelerator pedal and throttle body. The throttle control normally sends a signal from the gas pedal and into the throttle body, telling it how much power is required.

What causes a Chevy 8.1 L engine to stall?

This loss of air causes the 8.1-L V8 engine to miss or stall. The throttle body valve opens and closes on a Chevy 8.1L V8 engine and works on a spindle. When this spindle body is breaking, it prevents the throttle body valve from opening and allowing more air into the engine.

Can a bad idle control valve cause stalling?

3. Engine stalling The idle control valve, also commonly referred to as the idle air control valve, is an engine management component that is found in one form or another on the majority of road going vehicles.

Why does my Chevy tracker have a rough idle?

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Tracker has a rough idle? While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Tracker has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil.

Is there check engine light for intermittent stalling?

Many times, there will be no check engine light and no fault codes to give you a clue as to what might be causing the engine to stall. So the trick to diagnosing an intermittent stalling problem is to catch the vehicle when it’s acting up — and that rarely happens when you have the vehicle in your shop.

Why does my car stall after a few miles?

When a bad module is responsible for an intermittent stalling problem, the engine will usually cold start just fine and run OK for short distances, but stalls after driving more than a few miles or when driving at highway speeds (especially during hot weather). It’s as if somebody suddenly turned off the ignition.

Can a stalling engine be intermittent driveability?

Intermittent driveability problems of any kind are always a challenge to diagnose. When a customer brings you a vehicle and complains of a stalling problem, you may not have much to go on other than their description of what’s happening and when it happens.

What kind of car stalls after engine heats up?

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact automobile produced from 1982 to 2005 by General Motors. car starts and runs fine until engine heats up to operating tempature, then it stalls, it will restart but keeps stalling until engine cools down. What can cause this? Answered!

What causes a car to stall in the morning?

Starts well in the morning but once it gets warm it jerks and slows until itn stops and stalls if you briefly switch off the engine for 3 seconds and restart it it starts well and moves for 3 to 5km and stalls again. It will do so all the way till you get home.

Why does my car stall at highway speeds?

The engine may start and idle fine, but run out of power or even stall at highway speeds. If the engine starts right back up after stalling, the likely cause is low fuel volume delivery because of a weak pump. If the engine is running normally one minute, but suddenly quits, loss of ignition may be the problem.

Why does my Chevy tracker spit and sputter?

My 1999 Tracker just started doing this a couple of weeks ago once outdoor temperatures started hitting the 90s (F). It only does it sporadically, though. I’ve also left it idling in park and it’s died a few times and then it does the ‘spit and sputter’ ordeal again trying to get it started.

How many miles does a Chevy tracker have?

I strapped the kayaks on the roof down from the bow over the headlamps to the front tow hook. The foam I was using to “protect” the headlamps from the straps melted into the lamps and left a gaping hole on each one. I have a 1999 2WD Chevy (Geo, Suzuki !)w/ 105 k miles.

When was the Chevy tracker rebadged as a truck?

In 1998 the Geo nameplate was merged back into Chevrolet and all Geo Models including the Tracker were rebadged as Chevrolet in 1998. The Tracker was different from most other light SUVs on the market in that it is based on a rugged light-truck chassis and certified as a Light truck.

When did the GMC Tracker come out in Canada?

GMC Tracker (Canada) 1998 Chevrolet Tracker 4-door The Geo Tracker was a mini SUV introduced in late 1988 as a 1989 model. It was developed by CAMI which was a joint venture between General Motors of Canada and Suzuki.

What kind of car is the 1992 tracker?

Multi-vehicle households and young professionals appreciate the durability and fuel economy of Tracker with its Lsi refinements. The Tracker lineup consists of a 2WD convertible, a 4WD convertible and a 4WD hardtop. An Lsi appearance package is optional on 4WD models.

When was the last year the Geo Tracker was made?

It was available in two- and four-wheel drive and in both convertible and hardtop body-styles. While the Geo Tracker was also sold as a four-door wagon beginning in 1996, the Sunrunner never got this body style. The Sunrunner was discontinued in 2000 and was replaced by the Aztek . This section does not cite any sources.