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2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 17–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker at a glance
The 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker covers 5 model years in the EPA database (56 configurations in all), rated 17–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 17–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 17–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 17–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,110 | First year |
What the 2004 Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$450less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Chevrolet Tracker MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 18 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,630, $660 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| ZR2 | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
2003 Chevrolet Tracker MPG
17–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| ZR2 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| ZR2 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| ZR2 | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2002 Chevrolet Tracker MPG
17–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (13)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
Show 3 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| ZR2 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| ZR2 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| ZR2 | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2001 Chevrolet Tracker MPG
17–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 22 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,970, $250 more.
Gas configurations (13)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 23 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
Show 3 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| ZR2 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| ZR2 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| LT 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| ZR2 | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2000 Chevrolet Tracker MPG
21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | RWD | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4WD | 22 | 25 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 23 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker get?
EPA rates the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker at 17–24 MPG combined across 56 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 24 MPG (22 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
The Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2004.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Chevrolet Tracker?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Hardtop 2.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 254 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 18 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,630, $660 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2004 against 15 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker for that year.