1995 Geo Tracker from North America - Comments

Replaced the transmission at 84000 miles.

This is a very nice little SUV. I have had this one for about four years now and has given me very little problems. I have replaced the transmission (5 speed manual) twice. The first replacement was a used one from the salvage yard and it was no good. As far as the other reviews for its size and weight it handles very well I have had it up to approximately 95 - 100 mph without problems (speedometer only goes to 85), on level ground of course. Over all I am very happy with it. The soft-top is the original from 1995 it has been repaired twice and is in need of repair. It is a fun vehicle to drive and very reliable, I have around 135,000 miles and never uses oil between oil changes.

I was in my son's GEO tracker, 5 speed and was going 60 MPH (in a 65mph) on a downhill 6% pitch road in Arizona. When I let the clutch out, the wheels locked and I was thrown out of vehicle. It happened on Sept 17th 2004.

I was in ICU for 3 weeks, almost died. Is this common? Should I sue? Any info please call me @ 928-565-4494. Ask for Joe Copia.

To the above comment: how would letting the clutch out cause the wheels to lock? unless you had downshifted to first gear while driving at 60 mph?

Sorry you got "thrown out of vehicle"...is this common, you ask?

Yeah, when you don't wear seat belts, getting thrown out of the vehicle in an accident IS common. Especially an open vehicle like a Tracker. Try wearing yours next time.

Should you sue? By all means!

You should sue GM, the tire manufacturer, the dealer you bought the Tracker from, and... oh what the hell, the state of Arizona, too. You should sue all them because they failed to protect you from your own stupidity!

The transmission locked up in my daughters 1995 4X2 tracker just about the same way as you describe. She had to down shift in traffic, but was only going about 20 so no bad accident occurred. I have read comments where the transmissions have gone bad and been replaced. I did not get to see the old transmission. I wanted to see the gears and shafts, but it was an exchange and gone before I was able check anything.