1994 GEO METRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
91
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 GEO METRO
The 1994 GEO METRO has received a total of 91 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (6 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (5 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 GEO METRO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 GEO METRO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1994 GEO METRO
91 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 GEO METRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
SEVERE CORROSION OF BODY FRAME HARD POINT TO REAR OF LOWER CONTROL ARM OF FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSED BOTH FRONT WHEELS TO SPLAY OUT WITH UNCONTROLLABLE CAMBER AND STEERING. BOTH FRONT TIRES WORE ON INNER HALF OF TIRES ONLY AND VEHICLE REQUIRED HARD LEFT FORCE ON STEERING WHEEL TO CONTROL. *TR
SEVERE CORROSION OF BODY FRAME HARD POINT TO REAR OF LOWER CONTROL ARM OF FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSED BOTH FRONT WHEELS TO SPLAY OUT WITH UNCONTROLLABLE CAMBER AND STEERING. BOTH FRONT TIRES WORE ON INNER HALF OF TIRES ONLY AND VEHICLE REQUIRED HARD LEFT FORCE ON STEERING WHEEL TO CONTROL. *TR
SEVERE CORROSION OF BODY FRAME HARD POINT TO REAR OF LOWER CONTROL ARM OF FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSED BOTH FRONT WHEELS TO SPLAY OUT WITH UNCONTROLLABLE CAMBER AND STEERING. BOTH FRONT TIRES WORE ON INNER HALF OF TIRES ONLY AND VEHICLE REQUIRED HARD LEFT FORCE ON STEERING WHEEL TO CONTROL. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GEO METRO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED, AND THE TIRE COULD FALL AT ANY MOMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OLD AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 159,000.
SEAT BELT USE FOR PEOPLE OVER SIX FEET TALL. I RECEIVED THROAT INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT JUST BY HITTING A BUMP. IF THIS OCCURRED DURING A MINOR ACCIDENT, I WOULD BE DEAD. THE CAR WAS A GEO METRO 1994. THIS ALSO HAPPEN DURING HARD BREAKING. I HAVE SOLD THE CAR BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SHOULDER BELT RAPPING AROUND MY NECK. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A TICKET FOR WEARING THE SHOULDER STRAP UNDER MY ARM. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER ARE A POOR DESIGN, AND WILL NOT WORK. I WOULD LIKE A LAW ALLOWING EVERYONE OVER SIX FEET TO BE ABLE TO WEAR A SEAT BELT UNDER THE ARM. DID YOU EVER DO A STUDY ON HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE KILLED BY BEING STRANGLED BY A SEAT BELT? *TR
Safety Rating for the 1994 GEO METRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 GEO METRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 GEO METRO
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 GEO METRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01413 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REVISED VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLIES TO CORRECT A HARD/NO START CONDITION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 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 — 54 complaints
- 1994 GEO METRO (current)
- 1995 GEO METRO — 132 complaints
- 1996 GEO METRO — 116 complaints
- 1997 GEO METRO — 90 complaints
- 1998 GEO METRO — 39 complaints
- 1999 GEO METRO — 36 complaints
Other GEO Models
- GEO PRIZM — 795 total complaints
- GEO TRACKER — 450 total complaints
- GEO STORM — 346 total complaints
- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints