1993 GEO METRO

1 recalls — 54 complaints

93V189001 Nov 23, 1993
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
356,097 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

54 total complaints 6 crashes 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH8
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR5
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2011
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
SUSPENSION Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2011
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Jul 11, 2005
Incident date: Jul 7, 2005
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... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. TS
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Feb 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 16, 2002
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. SPRING CAME OUT OF HANDLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
TIRES Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Aug 17, 1993
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)... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Jun 29, 2001
Incident date: Jun 27, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HOOD STARTED LIFTING UP. ABOUT THREE SECONDS LATER, HOOD CAME OFF, AND HIT TOP OF WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2000
DURING A FRONT END COLLISION THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT DID NOT PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH PROTECTION RESULTING IN AN INJURY, CONSUMER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. *SLC
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 26, 1997
I WAS CHARGED $186.00 TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. I WAS TOLD IT IS NOT WARRANTED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 21, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Nov 10, 1999
Incident date: Nov 4, 1999
HOOD BLEW COMPLETELY OFF GOING 55 MPH, BREAKING WINDSHIELD, AND DAMAGING TOP OF CAR. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Oct 27, 1999
Incident date: Oct 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND DUE TO CRACKS WITHIN THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE HOOD FLEW UP, CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 29, 1999
THE TAIL LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Sep 29, 1999
THE TAIL LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR May 18, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE FROM THE INSIDE, CAUSING CONSUMERS TO GET LOCKED IN VEHICLE. AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTED TO DRIVE DOORS IMMETEALLY LOCKED. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Feb 26, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1994
HEAD RESTRAINTS ON CARS LIKE THE METRO AND THE DAEWOO LANOS ARE NOT SAFE
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Jul 13, 1998
CRACKS IN THE HOOD INNER PANEL.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Apr 22, 1998
FRONT HOOD POPS UP WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAD RECALL WORK DONE FOR HOOD LATCH FAILURE, BUT LATCH REMAINS DEFECTIVE. OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 19, 1998
Incident date: Feb 19, 1998
OIL PAN HAS FAILED AT BASE WHERE SCREW IS FOUR TIME IN TWO MONTHS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
KEYS BREAK OFF IN THE IGNITION, DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN OF KEY BEING NARROW IN LOCATIONS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Dec 23, 1997
Incident date: Dec 9, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, HOOD LATCH FAILED, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO FLY UP AND STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Nov 5, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD WITHIN THE FUSE BOX CORRODED, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. HEAD LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH KEY OUT THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE FUSE BOX IS HOT ALL THE TIME AND IT DESTOYED THE IGNITION BOX. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Nov 5, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD WITHIN THE FUSE BOX CORRODED, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. HEAD LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH KEY OUT THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE FUSE BOX IS HOT ALL THE TIME AND IT DESTOYED THE IGNITION BOX. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Nov 5, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD WITHIN THE FUSE BOX CORRODED, CAUSING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. HEAD LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH KEY OUT THE IGNITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE FUSE BOX IS HOT ALL THE TIME AND IT DESTOYED THE IGNITION BOX. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Sep 18, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
HOOD LATCH BROKE ON VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING WINDSHIELD DAMAGE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Sep 4, 1997
Incident date: Jan 4, 1997
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WILL JUST LOCK UP AS CONSUMER IS DRIVING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR, NOT REALIZING THE DOOR IS LOCKED, THE HANDLE FALLS OFF. BOTH INSIDE HANDLES ARE OFF BOTH FRONT DOORS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jun 24, 1997
BOTH INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO EXIT VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD May 23, 1997
Incident date: May 3, 1997
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW OFF VEHICLE. WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK
STRUCTURE Apr 9, 1997
Incident date: Mar 7, 1997
BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE TO THE FRAME CAME APART. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Apr 3, 1997
Incident date: Feb 14, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT (50-55) MPH THE HOOD POPPED OPEN FROM THE FRONT AND FLEW BACK AND BROKE THE HINGES. PRIOR TO RECALL, VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. (93V-189.001). *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Mar 20, 1997
Incident date: Dec 3, 1996
RECALL #93V189, STRUCTURE HOOD ASSEMBLY: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH AND HOOD FLEW UP ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. GM WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL,SAYING THE SAFETY CATCH HAD RUSTED ON IT AND THAT'S WHY IT DID NOT CATCH. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Mar 7, 1997
THE VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 11, 1996
Incident date: Nov 29, 1996
DRIVING ON HWY, HEARD LARGE THUMP, POWER IN VEHICLE WAS GONE, VEHICLE JUST DIED ON HWY, GUIDED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD, HAD VEHICLE TOWED, WAS INFORMED A PIECE OF ENGINE CAME APART, BOUNCED WITHIN THE ENGINE AND DESTROYED ENGINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Dec 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, BRAKE BOOSTER, THE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD WHEN STARTING UP AND AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 MPH, PEDAL HEATS UP AND BECOMES NORMAL, REROUTED THE HOSE TO THE BOOSTER.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
WINDOWS SLIPPING OUT OF METAL FRAME.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 30, 1996
THE HEATER CONTROL UNIT HAS GONE OUT. *AK *SLC
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Sep 20, 1996
Incident date: May 23, 1995
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW, THE WINDOW IS IN THE UP POSITION AND THE WINDOW WILL JUMP OF THE TRACK.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Aug 20, 1996
Incident date: Jun 5, 1996
DROVE VEHICLE HOME, VEHICLE LOST FUEL & RAN OUT OF FUEL ON THE WAY HOME, VEHICLE WAS STARTED & GAS SPEWED OUT HEAVY, WET THE DRIVEWAY, GRASS & FLASHLIGHTS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
KEY HAS A DESIGN FLAW, CAUSING 3 KEYS TO BREAK INSIDE LOCK CYLINDERS. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 9, 1995
SEAT BELT PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO FREON LEAK. *SD
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
LUG NUTS/BOLTS SNAPPED. *DSH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 8, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1996
DRIVING DOWN MIDDLE OF STREET, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT REAR OF DRIVER SIDE VEHICLE, FRAME BUCKLED, SEAT FELL BACKWARDS, SEAT BELT HELD, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Feb 2, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1993
THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHT MAKES IT EASY TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY SNOW OR LEAVES. TT CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT HER HEADLIGHT BE REMOUNTED, BUT WAS REFUSED BY MANUFACTURER.*JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Jan 26, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE FRONT HOOD CAME UP THERE IS A RECALL #93V189001 . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 15, 1996
CONSUMER ALMOST LOST FINGER TRYING TO CLOSE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP . TT
1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Dec 18, 1995
Incident date: Dec 11, 1995
WHEN REAR ENDED AT 65-75MPH THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE OFF AT ITS HINGES AND SEAT FELL BACKWARDS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Aug 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 5, 1995
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING, BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE VERY RESPONSIVE, ESPECIALLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC; CAUSED ACCIDENT;HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL.
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jun 20, 1995
Incident date: Jun 13, 1995
SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR YOU ALWAYS GET A SHOCK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 GEO METRO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.0L 3-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 36.0 33.0 Regular $1,800
1.0L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 38.0 44.0 40.0 Regular $1,500

CO2 Emissions: 269.3 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — GEO METRO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA95014 Opened: Apr 25, 1995 — Closed: Jul 28, 1995
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1990
SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92085 Opened: Oct 26, 1992 — Closed: Feb 19, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
HOOD FLY-UP
There is no summary currently available
PE90084 Opened: May 30, 1990 — Closed: Aug 14, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
REAR SUSPENSION FAILS
There is no summary currently available

GEO METRO — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GEO METRO across all model years (1989–1997).

10 Total Recalls
810 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
161 Reported Crashes
12 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

GEO METRO — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2000 0 23 View
1999 0 36 View
1998 0 39 View
1997 1 90 View
1996 0 116 View
1995 1 132 View
1994 0 91 View
1993 (current) 1 54
1992 1 78 View
1991 2 65 View
1990 2 45 View
1989 2 29 View

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