Geo Metro recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Geo Metro, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Geo Metro, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1989–2001 with 10 recall campaigns and 805 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1991 (2), 1990 (2), and 1989 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1995 (132), 1996 (116), and 1994 (91).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Brakes, and Powertrain.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Air bags:frontal, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
2 campaigns · Years: 1989–1993These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1995These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 94V213000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Drum
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1997These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 98V225001 · Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Geo Metro in NHTSA complaint data are Air bags:frontal, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:rear window, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner. |
| 2000 | 0 | 23 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1999 | 0 | 36 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1998 | 0 | 39 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system, Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum. |
| 1997 | 1 | 90 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1996 | 0 | 116 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Seats. |
| 1995 | 1 | 132 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Structure:body:door, Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch. |
| 1994 | 0 | 91 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seat belts:front:retractor. |
| 1993 | 1 | 54 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Structure:body:door, Structure:body:hood. |
| 1992 | 1 | 78 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1991 | 2 | 65 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1990 | 2 | 45 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1989 | 2 | 29 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Structure:body:hood, Seats:front assembly:recliner. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Latches/locks/linkages , Seat belts and Power train
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.