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2004 Chevrolet Tracker 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Tracker 2WD.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2004 Chevrolet Tracker 2WD is defined by its four-speed automatic powertrain—which requires 5.8 quarts of 5W-30 API oil and returns EPA fuel economy of 17 city, 20 highway, and 18 combined mpg—alongside a reliability profile marked by zero recalls but 15 total owner complaints centering on the airbags. This complaint volume places the 2004 model well outside the bounds of the Tracker's earlier 1990–1995 era, a period that saw a peak of just three complaints in 1995 and a low of one in 1990. Consequently, researchers should view this model year as a noticeable shift away from the relatively trouble-free baseline established in the early nineties, signaling a distinct drop in reported reliability for the 2WD variant.

Model year200420001999

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque69 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/20/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 85 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 91176162. Note the factory engine oil filter, engine air filter, spark plug and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 85 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter91176162 discontinued
Engine air filter30025009 discontinued
Fuel filter30020673
Spark plug91176020 discontinued
Battery88866261
Front wiper blades91174721 alt 91174720
Serpentine belt30026857 alt 30026874
Thermostat91176904 alt 91176176
Cabin air filter91175923 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length159.8 in
Overall width67.3 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2987 lb
Track (front / rear)57.5 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 20 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 69 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6-3.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.6 qt
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts109 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts69 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK16PR11
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.77-0.99 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type150
Oil Capacity3.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number85
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)39.0-45.0
RPM30-37 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance10-14 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Other4 Door / 2 Door
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle61.5 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Other4 Door / 2 Door
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.67 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miTransmission Oil Cooler Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker 2WD lead in one area — the air bags, 4 of 15 reports (27%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 5 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags4
Power Train2
Steering,Suspension,Unknown Or Other1
Structure1
Steering,Suspension,Structure1
Suspension,Service Brakes1
Suspension,Structure1
Suspension,Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Tracker 2WD take?

5.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Tracker 2WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tracker 2WD get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg.