Truck of the Year for 2001: The Chevrolet Tracker
When you think of the “Chevrolet Tracker” what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Tracker has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2001 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Tracker falls into the sedan for the family category.
2001 Chevrolet Tracker Base Specs
The Tracker Base is equipped with a Suzuki 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Tracker uses drum-assisted brakes, with ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
For the 2001 Tracker, the fuel configuration is a electronic MPI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 17.40 gallons.
Statistics
The Tracker is 162.80 inches long, 67.30 inches wide, and 66.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.60 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Tracker is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $21,430, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,187. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.
MPG Ratings
The Tracker Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
In 2000 and 2001 the Tracker Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sunset Red Metallic, and White. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
The 2001 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Tracker. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.