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#9 of 13 2001 Tracker Toading by oklahoma_guy Jan 03, 2009 (7:40 am)
I recently purchased a 2001 Tracker 2-wheel drive, 2L automatic. The vehicle has w/104K miles on it. It’s been well cared for but...   I towed the vehicle behind out RV for 200 miles after warming it up and placing the transmission in neutral. Upon reaching our destination the car would not back up when placed in reverse, it acted like it was in neutral. The Chevy garage said it was the Star Sun gear that went out and that I needed to replace the transmission. Now the “forward” gears are doing the same.   My question is: Can this Tracker model (with Auto transmission) be towed w/4 down? And, did I damage the transmission towing it?   Thanks… Replies to this message: tsimpkins (Jan 03, 2009 9:08 am) rgirard (Jan 03, 2009 9:15 am) rgirard (Jan 03, 2009 9:23 am)
#10 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by tsimpkins Jan 03, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Have you checked your '2001 Tracker Manual', my guess is that you have destroyed your tranny. I forget where I heard or read that the straight automatic could not be towed 4 down.
#11 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by rgirard Jan 03, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Sadly, you probably did some serious damage. It is my understanding that only the 4 wheel drive Trackers are flat towable without modification. The instructions in the owner's manual on 4 wheel drive vehicles specifies that the transfer case be placed in neutral, transmission in park and the steering wheel unlocked. It also specifies that the engine should be started every 200 miles and run for as few minutes with the transmission in drive. Having the 4 wheel drive transfer case is the key feature. Placing it in neutral effectively disconnects the wheels from the drive train.
#12 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by rgirard Jan 03, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Added....If you don't have the owner's manual you should be able to download one here http://www.gm.com/gmownercenter/chevy/
#13 of 13 Towing 1992 Tracker by windchaser Jun 20, 2009 (2:56 pm)
1992 Tracker 5 speed std trans. 4/4, what method is recomended to tow behind a Motor home, a dolly or flat ? Any suggestions. I currently have a dolly.

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