1992 GEO METRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

78

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 GEO METRO

The 1992 GEO METRO has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (7 complaints), Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (6 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 GEO METRO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 GEO METRO, potentially affecting up to 356,097 vehicles.

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 1992 GEO METRO

78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 GEO METRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10143349 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | | 186,945 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT RUSTED AND COULD POSSIBLY BREAK AND RELEASE THE CONTROL ARM. A LOCAL BODY SHOP SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
#10091953 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | | 79,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE CONTROL ARM HOOKS RUSTED. AS A RESULT, STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. *AK *JB
#10091464 | SUSPENSION | | 16,000 miles
DUE TO THE SUSPENSION BEING RUSTED, THERE WAS BE ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL. *JB
#10040669 | CHILD SEAT | | 120,000 miles 1 Injury
THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT HAS A GUARD THAT PINCHES THE BOTH SIDES OF THE CHILD'S LEGS. THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE HARNESS WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED EITHER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
#761279 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | | N/A miles
CONTIINUOUS PROBLEM/ ASKED DEALER ABOUT IT AND HE ACTED DUMB ABOUT IT . CAN'T EVEN FIND UNBROKEN ONES AT JUNK YARD..... AND NOBODY HAS QUESTIONED THIS ,HMMMMM. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1992 GEO METRO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 GEO METRO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 GEO METRO

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 GEO METRO

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

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