1993 GEO METRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
54
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 GEO METRO
The 1993 GEO METRO has received a total of 54 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (8 complaints), Structurebodydoor (5 complaints), and Structurebodyhood (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 GEO METRO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 GEO METRO
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 GEO METRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
DT: CONSUMER STATES HE FOUND A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, #93V189001. THE HOOD FLEW UP AND OFF, HITTING THE ROOF AND DAMAGED THE HOOD. HE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING; IT HAD BEEN ABOUT A WEEK SINCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT HIMSELF AND THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE IS A CASE FILE NUMBER,1-348-257471. THERE WAS ALMOST A ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NOT A POLICE REPORT. *NM
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. TS
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. SPRING CAME OUT OF HANDLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 GEO METRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 GEO METRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 GEO METRO
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 GEO METRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
436508 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MOISTURE MAY BECOME TRAPPED IN THE ENGINE VACUUM LINE BETWEEN TBI UNIT AND MAP SENSOR AND FREEZING, CAUSING A NO START CONDITION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 GEO METRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEO METRO
- 1989 GEO METRO — 29 complaints
- 1990 GEO METRO — 45 complaints
- 1991 GEO METRO — 65 complaints
- 1992 GEO METRO — 78 complaints
- 1993 GEO METRO (current)
- 1994 GEO METRO — 91 complaints
- 1995 GEO METRO — 132 complaints
- 1996 GEO METRO — 116 complaints
- 1997 GEO METRO — 90 complaints
- 1998 GEO METRO — 39 complaints
Other GEO Models
- GEO PRIZM — 795 total complaints
- GEO TRACKER — 450 total complaints
- GEO STORM — 346 total complaints
- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints