1991 GEO METRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

65

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 GEO METRO

The 1991 GEO METRO has received a total of 65 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (12 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (9 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 GEO METRO

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 GEO METRO, potentially affecting up to 822,999 vehicles.

Recall 95V103007 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 466,902 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 93V189001 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

| 356,097 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 GEO METRO

65 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 GEO METRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 12
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10081701 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | | 71,800 miles
WHILE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
#10020385 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR COLLISION WHERE BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS BECAME UN-BUCKLED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PASSENGER BEING EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED. RELATED RECALL 95V103007, MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
#567807 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
CONSUMERS HUSBAND WAS IN MOTION WHEN THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND, FOLLOWED BY LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALL BRAKING AND STEERING POWER WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UNISTRUT FRAME ON THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN. CHEVROLET DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ENVIRONMENTAL AND NO REIMBURSEMENT OR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE WILL BE INCURRED. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR MONIES PAID. *JG
GUARDS THAT COVER FUEL LINES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SLC
#885377 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT HAD A FLAT, VEERING TO RIGHT. ALSO GRINDING NOISE. WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS TORN AND RUBBED ON WHEEL WELL FRAME. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRAME WHERE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES FAILED DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. *SLC

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Safety Rating for the 1991 GEO METRO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 GEO METRO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 GEO METRO

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 GEO METRO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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