1997 GEO METRO Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 GEO METRO
5 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GEO METRO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
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
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
STALLING PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS.*AK
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THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM
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BALANCER BOLT ON THE ENGINE RUSTED/BROKE AND FELL INSIDE THE ENGINE, FIRST CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND THEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. *AK
Other 1997 GEO METRO Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint