Overview & Reviews

After a heavy makeover for 1996, changes for 1997 are limited. Convertibles get a standard fold-and-stow rear bench seat along with an enhanced evaporative emissions system. All Trackers can be painted Sunset Red Metallic or Azurite Blue Metallic for the first time.

• Low price, cute styling, excellent visibility, performs well off-road

• Underpowered engine, small cargo area, tippy handling, convertible top is difficult to manage

User Reviews:

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  97 GEO LSI our Best Buy! - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Barry Cantrell - November 12 - 6:33 pm

  We bought our LSI 4X4 4 Door. I wanted black but we ended up with the dull red one, my wife loves it, I accepted it, it is her car! We had them add remote locks, but it came loaded, CD prim, pwr everything except seats. It has 130k and we changed: brakes, front autohub to manual (auto were too expensive, though it came with auto) O2 sensors-2x, complete exhaust-converter, tires so over all that is great! We did have to redo the AC. The gate lift handle cover fell off, put back. Wife loves it, I am crippeled with bad back, more than 30 miles I have to have a pain hypo! Not good on windy days! Rust on bottom-rockers/quarters.

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  hard to find troubles - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By allen - October 26 - 10:22 pm

  zippy & fun- except for the impossible to fix idle stall issue. Dealer will gladly break your bank replacing everything and you will still have the problem, arghh! I think the culprit is carbon accumulating in the egr valve port.

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  Go little Tracker, GO! - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Alecia Mason - September 29 - 10:22 am

  Not bad for a such a tiny little truck. I recently bought a 1997 and I love it. Interior is comfortable, although for someone bigger than me (52" or taller) may find driver seat umcomfortable. Convertible top takes time to put up or down, but is very nice on those hot days. I drive an hour and a half to school or work everyday and highway driving is pleasant, however, high-speed passing power is only "acceptable" in my 5- speed. Gas mileage is a bonus, with the amount I save on gas from a V8 S10 pickup, my loan really does pay itself off! Its an awesome little truck, I must say. Unfortunately, all my friends with pickups have dubbed it "The little truck that thought it could....but couldnt"

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  tracker - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Fernada - December 3 - 3:49 pm

  I am very proud of my Tracker. Even though it is not the most confortable car, it is very brave and reliable. Other than the oil change, this car has never had to make a visit to the mechanic, and it has 120K miles. I love it because it has never let me down.

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  Great Little SUV - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Kmer - October 5 - 2:00 am

  I havent owned mine for 7 all most cost free years.

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  Goes like a goat - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Tease-a-Wrangler - January 9 - 2:00 am

  The Geo Tracker 2DR 4X4 is high on the list of fun to drive vehicles with a real off-road capability. 50 state legal catalytic coverter back exhaust to get a few HP to help pull a larger tire change that caused taller gearing. Just dont try to drive it like a sports car in the corners and hold on with both hands when driving in the wind. If you can live with the stiff ride, its more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Im assuming the 5 speed manual transmission.

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  97 tracker - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Tazoncaffeine - September 27 - 2:00 am

  I bought this vehicle used and have had it 4yrs. It has needed nothing beyond normal wear and tear and continues to give excellent mileage (20/25) for an suv.

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  Fun Dependable SUV - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By dogwinblue - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive, great gas mileage, drives more like a car than a truck. Very dependable, had no problems. Rag top is great.

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  boy is this great - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By adventurer - May 17 - 2:00 am

  I have had my tracker for almost six years. I know it is getting old but if i sell it, theres no newer tracker to buy. I just gotta keep it.

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  Dont Count on This Vehicle - 1997 Geo Tracker
  By Dont Buy This - December 18 - 2:00 am

  Many problems with this vehicle. Even though it was covered by the warranty for the first 50,000 miles I had the radio go out, the a/c quit working, the cassette player broke and they refused to fix it, due to the daytime running headlights-the headlights were constantly being replaced. Right after 50,000 miles, the starter and ignition went out and also the transmission.