1993 GEO Metro Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1993 GEO Metro recalls

Most common 1993 GEO Metro problems

Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	12
Latches/Locks/Linkages	8
Electrical System	4
Air Bags	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Seats	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Seat Belts	3
Visibility	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2

What owners report

2011-12-22, Suspension
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR

2005-07-11, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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

2003-01-07, Air Bags
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. TS

2002-02-21, Structure
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. SPRING CAME OUT OF HANDLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

2001-08-28, Tires
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROADWAY, HIT AN OFFRAMP MEDIAN AND BECOME AIRBORN APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET, THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BRAIN, AND LEG (3RD DEGREE BURNS) (GOODYEAR TIRE). NLM

1993 GEO Metro questions

Does the 1993 GEO Metro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 GEO Metro: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 GEO Metro?

Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (12), Latches/Locks/Linkages (8), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 GEO Metro has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.