1990 GEO STORM
3 recalls, 56 complaints - 1 TSBs
95V103007 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
92V091001 Jul 6, 1992
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Consequence
FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
Remedy
A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
89V203000 Nov 16, 1989
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
WHEN USING FRONT SEATBACK RELEASE LEVERS TO TIP FRONT SEATBACK FORWARD TO GAIN ENTRY TO, OR EXIT FROM , THE REAR SEAT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSERT A FINGER INTO THE SEATBACK HINGE MECHANISM.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FINGER BEING PINCHED ANDPOSSIBLY SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDITION THAT WOULD PERMIT FINGER INJURY.
Complaint Statistics
56 total complaints
12 crashes 3 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 16, 2004
Incident date: Feb 16, 2004
UPON FINDING OUT THAT THE IS A RECALL CALL ON MY 1990 GEO STORM THAT AFFECT THE SEAT SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAG THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALERSHIP BOTH REFUSED TO RUSH THE PARTS NEEDED TO AFFECT THE REPAIRS AND TOLD ME THAT IF I WISHED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH ALL THE RETRAINT SYSTEMS IN THE FRONT UNDER RECALL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 16, 2004
Incident date: Feb 16, 2004
UPON FINDING OUT THAT THE IS A RECALL CALL ON MY 1990 GEO STORM THAT AFFECT THE SEAT SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAG THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALERSHIP BOTH REFUSED TO RUSH THE PARTS NEEDED TO AFFECT THE REPAIRS AND TOLD ME THAT IF I WISHED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH ALL THE RETRAINT SYSTEMS IN THE FRONT UNDER RECALL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 11, 2002
SOME ONE SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM SO I CAN BUY A NEW ECM. *AK
SEATS
Aug 28, 2001
THE WIRE CONNECTING TO THE PAWL, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE MANUAL LEVER TO THE PAWL OPPOSITE THE LEVER APPEARS TO BE ENGAGED BUT IS ONLY PARTUALLY ENGAGED, WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURS THE PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT IS PULLED OUT BY THE UNENGAGED SIDE RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD, AS A RESULT TH... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 17, 2001
I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PICK-UP COIL AND IGNITOR MODULE REPLACE AT 132,563 MILES. NOW BEGINNING BEFORE 189,000 MILES AND AFTER THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR NOT STARTING (COLD OR HOT) ARE STARTING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. YESTERDAY, 4/17/2001 THE CAR WOULD NOT START I. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Dec 7, 2000
THE 1990 GEO STORM (AUTO) WILL NOT ONLY STALL, BUT IS STARTING TO ACCELERATE UNINTENTIONALLY. THE CAR ALSO SEEMS TO STALL IN RELATIVLY TIGHT TURNS. MY MAIN PROBLEM IS THE HESITATION AND SURGING/ACCELERATION. I HAVE HEARD THROUGH INTERNET NEWS GROUPS THAT THEIR IS A DEFECTIVE ECM COMPONENT ON THIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Feb 23, 2001
CLUTCH CABLES WERE THREADED THROUGH FIREWALL. OVERTIME USAGE OF CLUTCH WOULD CAUSE CABLES TO RIP THROUGH FIREWALL. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TWICE, AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 2000
I WAS ASKING AROUND ABOUT WHY MY CAR IDLES FUNNY AND I WAS POINTED TO YOUR PAGE I HAVE TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT IS NOT ON THE PEDDLE ALSO WHEN I START THE CAR IT WANTS TO HOVER AT ABOUT 2,000 RPM AND WHEN I DROP THE CAR IN GEAR IT SURGES AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THEN, HE REALIZED THAT VEHICLE WOULDN'T RESPOND. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK CONSUMER STATES IGNITION MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
SUSPENSION
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THEN, HE REALIZED THAT VEHICLE WOULDN'T RESPOND. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK CONSUMER STATES IGNITION MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 9, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jun 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE BRAKES SO THAT VEHICLE WOULD SLOWDOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE COMING THOUGH THE VENT AREA. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jun 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE BRAKES SO THAT VEHICLE WOULD SLOWDOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE COMING THOUGH THE VENT AREA. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 5, 1995
SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1990/91 1.6 GEO STORMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 1998
PROBLEM WITH THE ECU IS A GMC MANUFACTURING DEFECT. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE ECU. ECU HAS PROBLEM WITH BOARD LAMINATE EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING WITH TEMPERATURE CHANGE WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND CHIP CONNECTIONS. SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY GM FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL GEO ST... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 1998
PROBLEM WITH THE ECU IS A GMC MANUFACTURING DEFECT. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE ECU. ECU HAS PROBLEM WITH BOARD LAMINATE EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING WITH TEMPERATURE CHANGE WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND CHIP CONNECTIONS. SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY GM FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL GEO ST... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 18, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
EVERY SINCE IVE HAD THE CAR IN AUG OF 1999 THE STRUTS OR SHOCKS, WHICHEVER IT HAS,HAVE BEEN SHOT...THE CAR ROCKS SIDE TO SIDE WHEN I DRIVE OVER A BUMP OR A DIP... THE SCARIEST PART OF THAT IS THAT IT HAPPENS MORE ON THE FREEWAY AND I ALSO HAVE THREE KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME, IVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 7, 2000
AC DELCO USED A INSULATIVE SPRAY ON THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THESE ECUS/COMPUTERS WHICH SHRINKS OVER TIME WHEN EXPOSED TO WARM AND COOL TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, SUCH AS THE NORMAL CONDITIONS THAT AN AUTOMOBILE IS SUBJECTED TO. THE SHRINKING INSULATIVE SPRAY CONTRACTS AND PULLS THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 12, 1999
ECM FAILURE BEGAN SLIGHTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 80000 MILES ON IT. ENGINE WOULD RUN, THEN SHUT DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WHICH COULD BE A SEVERE HAZARD. MECHANIC IDENTIFIED PROBLEM, AND DEALERSHIP REPORTED THEY HAD SEEN MANY STORMS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE THEN I HAVE SPOKEN TO 2... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 27, 1999
THIS IS CONCERNING THE VARYING IDLE SPEED PROBLEMS ON THE STORM THAT WAS REPAIRED BY ISUZU/GM UNDER WARRANTY, BUT DOES NOT COVER VEHICLES OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CAR'S IDLE SPEED VARIES AND SURGES, RESULTING IN STALLS AND OCCASIONAL JERKY TAKEOFFS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 27, 1999
AT IDLE AFTER CAR WARMS UP, ENGINE TENDS TO SURGE UP FROM 800RPM TO 3000RPM WHILE IN DRIVE. THIS LAUCHES THE CAR FORWARD AT A STOP.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 1999
AT IDLE AFTER CAR WARMS UP, ENGINE TENDS TO SURGE UP FROM 800RPM TO 3000RPM WHILE IN DRIVE. THIS LAUCHES THE CAR FORWARD AT A STOP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE. A WIRING TO REAR TRAIL LIGHTING BURNT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT). *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
FIRE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, POSSIBLY DUE TO SHORT IN TAIL LIGHT WIRING. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
FIRE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, POSSIBLY DUE TO SHORT IN TAIL LIGHT WIRING. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 29, 1998
Incident date: Apr 27, 1998
CONSUMER DROVE OFF FROM STOP LIGHT. SOMEONE STOPPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, AND SHE REARENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE ON FRONT END. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE IS TOTALLED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Sep 9, 1997
Incident date: Sep 3, 1997
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON INPACT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BROKE AND WENT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FALLING TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BREAKING. *AK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 28, 1997
OWNER HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD-ON AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Jul 30, 1997
RECALL REPAIRS TO STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE MADE BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER SAID OWERER WOULD BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 21, 1997
Incident date: Feb 7, 1997
AIRBAG DIDNT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DIDNT LOCK DURING CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 21, 1997
Incident date: Feb 7, 1997
AIRBAG DIDNT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DIDNT LOCK DURING CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 20, 1996
Incident date: Aug 22, 1994
THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY A VAN AT 70 MPH, CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT TO BREAK AND LAY FLAT. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: May 19, 1992
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED TWICE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Oct 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 28, 1996
THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 17, 1996
EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 10, 1996
REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL FOR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE-95V103007, THE BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON WAS WORKING FINE, NOW THE BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK OR WORK CORRECTLY. PLEASE EXPLAIN.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
HIT IN THE FRONT-END AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP AND DOWN. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN REAR END COLLISON. TT
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 1, 1996
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 20MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT
Crash
1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1995
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN REACHING SPEEDS 55 MPH. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 26, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT. TT
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 21, 1991
MUFFLER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 6, 1995
Incident date: Dec 2, 1995
DURING THE COURSE OF AN ACCIDENT AT 10 MPH THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 22, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
REPLACE ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES, POSSIBLE BECAUSE A HEAT SHEILD IS NEEDED, VEHICLE RESULTS IN STALLING OUT. TT
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 24, 1995
THE MUFFLER CAME OFF,THE TWO FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME APART, THE WINDOW WILL NOT COME DOWN . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 24, 1995
THE MUFFLER CAME OFF,THE TWO FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME APART, THE WINDOW WILL NOT COME DOWN . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 24, 1995
THE MUFFLER CAME OFF,THE TWO FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME APART, THE WINDOW WILL NOT COME DOWN . TT
Showing 50 of 56 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 GEO STORM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 GEO STORM
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
MSG01145
May 1, 1995
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GEO STORM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE95035
Opened: Jun 7, 1995 , Closed: Oct 10, 1995
STEERING COLUMN LOOSENING
There is no summary currently available
GEO STORM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GEO STORM across all model years (1990, 1992).
6
Total Recalls
347
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
78
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths