1997 GEO METRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

90

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 3 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 GEO METRO

The 1997 GEO METRO has received a total of 90 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (9 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (8 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 GEO METRO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 GEO METRO, potentially affecting up to 32,903 vehicles.

Recall 98V225001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

| 32,903 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THE SHIFT LEVER APPEARS TO BE IN "PARK," BUT CAN EASILY BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, TRANSAXLE LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.

Consequence: IF THE SHIFT LEVER WERE TO COME OUT OF "PARK" WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, OWNERS ARE ADVISED WHEN SHIFTING TO "PARK," ALWAYS APPLY THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE RELEASING THE SERVICE BRAKE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 GEO METRO

90 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GEO METRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 7 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10110924 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
ONE OF THE WHEEL HUB CAPS CAME OFF AND THE TREAD OF TWO TIRES BEGAN PEELING OFF.*NM A TICKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND GETTING LOUDER EVERY DAY. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID APPEARED BROWN INSTEAD OF PINK. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE WORN OUT. THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP CRACKED, THE OIL SWITCH WAS BAD, AND THE PCV VALVE WAS BAD. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHEED THE 25 MPH MARK. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. *TC
#10110924 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
ONE OF THE WHEEL HUB CAPS CAME OFF AND THE TREAD OF TWO TIRES BEGAN PEELING OFF.*NM A TICKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND GETTING LOUDER EVERY DAY. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID APPEARED BROWN INSTEAD OF PINK. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE WORN OUT. THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP CRACKED, THE OIL SWITCH WAS BAD, AND THE PCV VALVE WAS BAD. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHEED THE 25 MPH MARK. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. *TC
#10110924 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
ONE OF THE WHEEL HUB CAPS CAME OFF AND THE TREAD OF TWO TIRES BEGAN PEELING OFF.*NM A TICKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND GETTING LOUDER EVERY DAY. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID APPEARED BROWN INSTEAD OF PINK. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE WORN OUT. THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP CRACKED, THE OIL SWITCH WAS BAD, AND THE PCV VALVE WAS BAD. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHEED THE 25 MPH MARK. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. *TC
#10103502 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
THE CONSUMER SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN FROM 65 MPH AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC THEN LOOSENED O RINGS TO STOP THE NOISE AND STALLING, BUT THE NOISE AND THE STALLING CONTINUED. THE STALLING OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE HAD TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP FOR ANY REASON. *AK *SC
#10004095 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
THE CONSUMER NOTICED A WHEEL HAD COME OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF A TRACTOR TRAILER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE WHEEL SUBSEQUENTLY HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1997 GEO METRO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GEO METRO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GEO METRO

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 GEO METRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

98052 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHEREBY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER APPEARS TO BE IN PARK, BUT CAN EASILY BE MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, TRANSAXLE LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.*TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GEO METRO

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

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