Where were Chevy Trackers made?
The Chevy Tracker, a badge used for Suzuki Vitara/Sidekick-based small SUVs, was produced at several plants around the world. In North America, it was primarily made in Canada, with Suzuki-produced versions serving other markets around the globe.
North American production
The following notes summarize where North American Trackers were assembled, focusing on the main manufacturing sites that served the U.S. and Canadian markets.
- First-generation Tracker (late 1980s to 1990s): North American units were assembled by CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, under GM/Suzuki collaboration, while the underlying design came from Suzuki’s global Vitara/Sidekick lineage.
- Second-generation Tracker (late 1990s to mid-2000s): Continued primary assembly for the U.S. and Canada at CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, using shared mechanicals with Suzuki Vitara/Sidekick platforms.
In short, CAMI Automotive in Ontario was the central production site for North American Chevy Trackers, with the vehicles built to GM/Suzuki specifications and distributed across the continent.
Global production footprint
The Tracker name was used in various markets beyond North America, where production flowed through Suzuki’s international plant network. The following describes the broader, global context.
- Global variants were primarily built by Suzuki at its own manufacturing facilities, including plants in Japan, to supply export markets outside North America.
- Over the model’s lifespan, the Tracker badge was applied to rebadged Suzuki Vitara/Sidekick models in several regions, with local assembly sites chosen by GM/Suzuki collaborations or Suzuki’s own network depending on market demand and production strategy.
These arrangements varied by generation and country, reflecting GM and Suzuki’s evolving collaboration and manufacturing footprint during the Tracker’s production years.
Additional notes
Understanding the Tracker’s production history requires recognizing that two brands (GM and Suzuki) partnered to share a platform. The North American Tracker belonged to CAMI’s Ontario output, while other regions relied on Suzuki’s own factories or regional assembly plants.
Summary: Chevy Trackers were most notably produced in Canada (CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll) for North American sales, with global production handled by Suzuki at various plants, including those in Japan, aligning with the model’s worldwide badge variations over its lifecycle.
Where were first gen Chevy trackers built?
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Chevrolet Tracker (1998 & 1989–1991 Canada) GMC Tracker Asüna Sunrunner Pontiac Sunrunner Chevrolet Vitara |
| Production | 1989–1998 |
| Assembly | Hamamatsu, Japan Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Kosai, Japan Quito, Ecuador |
| Body and chassis |
Who makes Chevy Tracker?
The original Chevy Tracker was made by General Motors (GM) in a joint venture with Suzuki. The vehicle was originally sold as a Geo Tracker starting in 1989 and was based on Suzuki's Escudo model. GM rebranded it as a Chevrolet in 1998.
- Origin: The Geo Tracker was a rebadged version of Suzuki's Escudo (also sold as the Sidekick or Vitara in other markets).
- Manufacturing: It was manufactured by the GM-Suzuki joint venture, CAMI Automotive, in Canada.
- Name Change: In 1998, as GM consolidated the Geo brand, the model officially became the Chevrolet Tracker.
- Modern Tracker: Today, the Chevrolet Tracker name is used for a different, unrelated vehicle that is manufactured by GM for markets like China, Brazil, and Argentina.
Who actually makes the Chevy Trax?
General Motors makes the Chevy Trax through its Chevrolet brand. The current generation is primarily manufactured at GM's Changwon plant in South Korea, while other models for different markets have been produced in places like Mexico and South Korea in the past.
- Manufacturer: General Motors
- Brand: Chevrolet
- Current Production (2024 model year and beyond): The current generation of the Trax is made at the GM Changwon Plant in South Korea, with GM Authority learning about the shift in May 2023.
- Previous Production: Earlier models were built at other GM facilities, including a plant in Bupyeong, South Korea, and a plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
- Market-Specific Production: Depending on the specific market, the Trax has also been sold under different names, such as Chevrolet Tracker in some regions.
- How to verify origin: You can check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to confirm the manufacturing location. A VIN starting with "KL" indicates GM Korea production, while "3G" signifies a Mexican-made vehicle, according to Reddit users.
Where is the Chevrolet Tracker made?
The Chevrolet Tracker is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors since 2019. Positioned as a successor to the Trax (also called the Tracker in several markets), it is produced in Brazil and Argentina for the Latin American market, and in China by SAIC-GM for the Chinese market.
