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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.0L) 3Manual, 5 gearsFWD53/58/5559/75/65Regular$ 2593
( 1.0L) 3Automatic, 3 gearsFWD38/40/3942/51/46Regular$ 3653
( 1.0L) 3Manual, 5 gearsFWD46/50/4851/64/56Regular$ 2963

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
93V189001GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)35609712/23/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/23/199312/01/1993
Defect SummaryMislocated 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 SummaryAn 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 SummaryGm 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.
NotesSystem: 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
95V103007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)46690205/17/1996ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
MSG0114505/01/199543020Unknown11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
PE94092GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/21/199404/25/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95014GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/25/199507/28/1995SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE95V103007
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE
EA93006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/26/199311/26/1993HOOD FLY-UPS93V189000
 There is no summary currently available
EA93006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/26/199311/26/1993HOOD FLY-UPS93V189001
 There is no summary currently available
PE92085GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/26/199202/19/1993HOOD FLY-UP
 There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
PE90084GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/30/199008/14/1990REAR SUSPENSION FAILS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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
01/05/19951
 While driving, pushes button and light switch pops; kills headlights; impairs driver's vision. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01/15/200368000
 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
10/08/2001104/01/2001
 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
07/07/1996102/21/1991
 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
04/05/19935
 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
04/15/1995107/24/1989
 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
10/18/19941
 Automatic seat belts did not lock in place during head on collison. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
10/18/19941
 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
06/14/19951
 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
01/15/200368000
 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
08/22/19942
 Steering locked up, causing accident. *sd
STRUCTURE
01/15/200368000
 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
05/29/1996101/01/1989
 Owner did not receive recall notice on hood failure before hood came off while driving.
01/01/19951
 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
09/26/19951
 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