Geo was a line of cars sold by General Motors from the late 1980s through 1997. In 1997 it met its demise and remaining models were incorporated into the Chevrolet lineup. Geo models included cars that were manufactured in various partnerships with other automakers including Toyota, Isuzu and Suzuki. The Suzuki small SUV model became known as the Geo Tracker.
Suzuki first entered the U.S. market with its Samurai, a tiny sport utility model with high off road aspirations and abilities. The Samurai grew up and became the Suzuki Sidekick and this model begat the Geo Tracker. The Tracker first appeared on American markets in late 1988. Powered by a Suzuki manufactured four cylinder engine, final assembly was transferred to a Canadian site operated by General Motors and Suzuki beginning in 1990.
The vehicle was first available in three body styles, a convertible, two door hard-top and an LSI upscale hardtop. The Tracker provided high clearance for limited off road driving and the assurances of four wheel drive for winter driving in the toughest of climates. The Tracker did not offer a long list of amenities and options and was meant as an entry level four wheel drive utility vehicle. The Tracker continued on pretty much unchanged from 1990 through 1997.
A base model offering only two wheel drive was introduced in 1992 as a lower cost option. A four door variant based on the newer Suzuki Vitara was introduced in 1998. By that time the Geo nameplate was history and the Tracker had been incorporated into the Chevrolet lineup as the Chevrolet Tracker. This was a more upscale version of the vehicle based on the newer Suzuki models manufactured in Japan.
Since Geo and its Tracker models were part of the General Motors family finding Geo Tracker parts is simple. Most auto parts stores still sock a full supply and aftermarket parts are readily available for repairs and modifications. The Geo Tracker provides sure footed transportation in even the worst of conditions. Get to know Geo.
