Geo Metro 1989
Model Metro made in 1989 by Geo got 31 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts. The car had some investigations: seat belts, structure and suspension. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, seat belts. The car has one 1.0l engine.
Model 1989
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.0L) | 3 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 53/58/55 | 59/75/65 | Regular | $ 259 | 3 | |
( 1.0L) | 3 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 38/40/39 | 42/51/46 | Regular | $ 365 | 3 | |
( 1.0L) | 3 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 46/50/48 | 51/64/56 | Regular | $ 296 | 3 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
93V189001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 356097 | 12/23/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/23/1993 | 12/01/1993 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. if cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood is closed. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hoodfly-up while the vehicle is in motion. this would obstruct the driver's viewand could cause a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Gm dealers will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (b) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: structure; hood assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020. also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
95V103007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 466902 | 05/17/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the nationaltraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
MSG01145 | 05/01/1995 | 43020 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||
PE94092 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/21/1994 | 04/25/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA95014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/1995 | 07/28/1995 | SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE | 95V103007 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STRUCTURE | ||||||
EA93006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1993 | 11/26/1993 | HOOD FLY-UPS | 93V189000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA93006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1993 | 11/26/1993 | HOOD FLY-UPS | 93V189001 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE92085 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1992 | 02/19/1993 | HOOD FLY-UP | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
PE90084 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/30/1990 | 08/14/1990 | REAR SUSPENSION FAILS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
Computer box may cause vehicle to stall/stop with no warning. problem reoccurs intermittently. please describe details. tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
03/21/1995 | |||
Check engine light keeps coming on for no reason and the dealer cannot find the problem. tt | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
While driving, pushes button and light switch pops; kills headlights; impairs driver's vision. tt | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
01/15/2003 | 68000 | ||
1. hood flew up on freeway and shatterd windshield and damage hood beyond repair. 2.fuel system the car would stall 3. would wear out brake pads unevenly and scar roters | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
11/24/1989 | |||
The consumer has been experiencing problems with 0il carburetor. the consumer oil shoots up into the carburetor, which causes the vehicle to die out. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
06/01/1996 | |||
Driver side door is very weak, and wind gets inside of the door and cause the door to come open. *ak | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
10/08/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
On october 8, 2001, the hood of our 1989 geo metro flew up and cracked our windshield, destroyed the hood and obscured our vision. after talking with another geo owner we were told there was a recall on geo metros for a hood latch defect. when looking at our hood it was evident this is what happened has the spot welds did not hold. i contacted this site first and it appears there was a campaign for this defect. however, when calling the dealer to proceed i was told my car did not come up for a recall in the system. i then contacted gm to further discuss the safety of my car. we have relaced the hood with a used hood which i am sure could possibly contain the same defect. i was told the campaign number on the nhtsa site did not match the gm campaign and further that the campaign was so old they would have to research. i am in the meantime driving what could possibly be a defective and unsafe car. i have not heard from gm unless i call them for status and when i do they have nothing new to tell me. i have replaced the windshield and hood at my own cost and would like to be reimbursed. i would like to know if my current hood is also defective. i do not see any bolts in the latch which is the remedy for the defect. *ak | |||
09/24/1996 | |||
The hood latch failed. causing the hood to open during vehicle operation. recal no 93 v 189 001 for the hood latches, had been fixed on 2-17-96.*ak | |||
07/07/1996 | 1 | 02/21/1991 | |
Hood latch failed, causing hood to fly up. | |||
06/10/1996 | |||
Owner mounted the hood down and dlr will not fix it now 93v189001. *ak | |||
04/05/1993 | 5 | ||
Hood release failed causing hood to fly up while vehicle in motion, prior to recall. (93v189001) *tw | |||
03/15/1995 | |||
Consumer took car to dealer on 3/15/95 to be repair for recall letter she still don't have car call twice and when down there don't have time to fix her car. | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
04/15/1995 | 1 | 07/24/1989 | |
Speedometer cable was not sealed during assembly, cable pump became loose acting as pump, pumping oil fluid into instrument panel, creating potential for fire. *jb | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
10/18/1994 | 1 | ||
Automatic seat belts did not lock in place during head on collison. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
10/18/1994 | 1 | ||
Seat belt failed during accident, causing injuries. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
The front seat belt buckles will not hold in place when you fasten it. you can put the face in the buckle and it will slide out if you move. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
When the seatbelts are in use the belts lock up too tight and will not loosen until the belt buckle comes loose. dealer says that is how they work. *ak | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
06/14/1995 | 1 | ||
While driving to work bracket hols=dingf the sricer's back seat broke, driver fell into rear of vehicle. don harouffi | |||
06/13/1995 | |||
Drivers seat back failed below the hinge allowing seat back to collapse. please describe details. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
01/15/2003 | 68000 | ||
1. hood flew up on freeway and shatterd windshield and damage hood beyond repair. 2.fuel system the car would stall 3. would wear out brake pads unevenly and scar roters | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
08/22/1994 | 2 | ||
Steering locked up, causing accident. *sd | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
01/15/2003 | 68000 | ||
1. hood flew up on freeway and shatterd windshield and damage hood beyond repair. 2.fuel system the car would stall 3. would wear out brake pads unevenly and scar roters | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
Driver's side door screws pulled threw frame body with hinge attached, door hung only by one single bolt. *ak | |||
Driver's side door screws pulled threw frame body with hinge attached, allowed to hang by one single hinge. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
08/01/1996 | |||
Consumer was driving and the front hood came open, almost accident, couldn't see. please describe .*ak | |||
06/17/1995 | |||
The hood flew open and smashed front windshield and bent the roof. tt | |||
Consumer was driving and front hood came open. tt | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
05/29/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1989 | |
Owner did not receive recall notice on hood failure before hood came off while driving. | |||
01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Hood bracket broke, causing hood to fly up, loss of visibility and accident, prior to recall. *tw | |||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
03/15/1996 | |||
Right passenger side hatchback window fell out while driving. *ak | |||
09/26/1995 | 1 | ||
The drivers side window blew in while driving and cut the passengers due to a rusted out channel that holds the window up.tt consumer was cut on the left leg, scalp and the knuckles on right hand due to glass blowing across, also 2 year old son had glass blown past him and into his car seat.*jb |