Chevrolet Tracker Fuse Box: Location & Guide
TL;DR
The Tracker has an engine-bay fuse/relay box and a driver-side interior fuse panel; the lid diagram and owner's manual are the only reliable source for exact fuse positions and amp ratings.
Where the Chevrolet Tracker fuse boxes are located
Like most Chevrolet crossovers, the Tracker uses two main fuse and relay centers. The engine compartment fuse box sits at the back or side of the engine bay, close to the battery, and protects high-current circuits such as the cooling fan, headlights, ABS, and the main power feeds to the interior panel. The interior fuse panel is mounted low on the dashboard on the driver's side, usually just to the left of the steering column or behind a small trim cover near the door hinge, and handles circuits like the radio, power windows, interior lights, and accessory outlets. Some trims also route a few accessory fuses through a small panel under the dash near the center console, but the driver-side panel is the primary interior location on this model.
How to open each fuse box
The engine bay box usually has a hinged plastic lid held by one or two spring clips or small tabs; press or pull as marked on the lid, and it swings open or lifts straight up. The interior panel cover is typically a snap-fit trim piece, sometimes with a small finger notch, that pulls straight toward you or pries loose with light pressure. Do not force either cover; if it resists, check for a hidden retaining screw first.
Finding the official fuse legend
Every fuse box lid has a printed diagram on its underside listing each fuse and relay position and its function. This diagram is the authoritative source, not any generic online chart, because assignments can vary by engine, trim, and model year. The owner's manual dedicates a full section to fuses and electrical protection, including a reproduction of both diagrams and any notes on optional equipment fuses.
Fuses that commonly cause complaints
- Cigarette lighter / 12V accessory outlet fuse - a blown fuse here means phone chargers, dash cams, and power inverters stop working while everything else runs normally.
- Radio / infotainment fuse - causes the touchscreen or stereo to go completely dark or fail to power on.
- Interior lighting fuse - dome light, map lights, and sometimes glovebox or trunk lighting go out together.
- Blower motor fuse - the HVAC fan stops moving air at all fan speeds even though the climate controls still light up.
- Fuel pump relay / fuse - the engine cranks but will not start, or stalls shortly after starting, because the fuel pump loses power.
Checking and replacing a fuse safely
With the ignition off, pull the suspect fuse straight out using the small plastic puller clipped inside the fuse box lid. Hold it up to the light and look at the thin internal wire link: if it is broken or the plastic body is scorched, the fuse is blown. A test light or multimeter on the fuse's two prongs (with power on) is more reliable than a visual check for gray or tinted fuses. Always replace a blown fuse with one of the identical amperage rating printed on the box diagram - never a higher rating, since that removes the circuit's intended protection and risks wiring damage or fire.
When a fuse keeps blowing
A single blown fuse after a specific event, like plugging in a faulty accessory, is normal. A fuse that blows again immediately after replacement, or blows repeatedly within days, points to a short circuit or failing component on that circuit rather than a weak fuse. In that case the safest next step is to have the vehicle's onboard diagnostics scanned for stored fault codes, since the codes tied to that circuit will usually narrow down the failing wiring, connector, or module far faster than guesswork.
| Generation / years | Fuse box | Location | How to access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-present (Brazil/LatAm) | Engine compartment box | Engine bay, near the battery | Hinged lid with clip or tab latch |
| 2019-present (Brazil/LatAm) | Interior panel | Driver-side dash, near the door/steering column | Snap-fit trim cover, pulls or pries off |
| Earlier LatAm generations (pre-2019) | Engine and interior boxes | Similar general layout, engine bay + driver footwell/dash | Confirm with your specific owner's manual, since we are not confirming exact fuse counts for these older years |
Summary
| Engine bay fuse box location | Near the battery, engine compartment, hinged lid |
|---|---|
| Interior fuse box location | Driver-side dash, near door/steering column |
| Official fuse legend source | Diagram printed on each box lid + owner's manual |
| Common blown-fuse complaints | 12V outlet, radio/infotainment, interior lights, blower motor, fuel pump relay |
| How to check a fuse | Visual inspection of wire link, or test light/multimeter across prongs |
| Replacement rule | Match the amp rating exactly - never go higher |
| Repeat blowing means | Likely short circuit - scan for stored fault codes |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Chevrolet Tracker: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fuse box on a Chevrolet Tracker?
The Chevrolet Tracker has two fuse boxes: one in the engine bay near the battery (protected by a hinged plastic lid) and one inside the cabin on the driver's side of the dashboard, typically behind a small snap-fit cover near the door or steering column. Which fuses live in which box, and their exact amperage, is printed on the diagram inside each box's lid and repeated in the owner's manual.
Why did my Chevrolet Tracker's cigarette lighter or 12V outlet stop working?
This is almost always a blown fuse dedicated to the accessory outlet circuit, often caused by a phone charger, dash cam, or inverter drawing too much current or having an internal short. Locate the fuse using the legend on the interior fuse box lid, pull it with the plastic puller tool, and check the internal wire link; if it is broken, replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage rating shown on the diagram.
Why does the radio or infotainment screen stay blank on my Tracker?
A blank infotainment screen with the rest of the vehicle working normally usually points to a blown fuse on the radio or accessory power circuit. Check the fuse position labeled for the radio or infotainment system on the fuse box lid diagram and replace it with an identical-amperage fuse if the internal link is broken; if it blows again right away, there is likely a short in the wiring or head unit that needs diagnosis.
My Tracker's air blower doesn't work at any speed - is that a fuse?
A blower motor that produces no airflow at any fan speed, while the climate control display still lights up, is a classic symptom of a blown blower motor fuse. Check and replace that fuse per the box diagram; if it blows again soon after, the blower motor itself or its resistor/control module is likely shorted and needs further diagnosis, ideally supported by a scan for stored fault codes.