We found the following complaints for GEO METRO (1993)
Read complaints for GEO METRO (1993)
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.
Car was in an accident rear ended the air bag didn't deploy .tt
Consumer stated that she hit a deer and the air bags didn't deploy upon collision. Ts
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
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.consumer states the fuse box is hot all the time and it destoyed the ignition box.
Keys break off in the ignition, due to faulty design of key being narrow in locations.
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.consumer states the fuse box is hot all the time and it destoyed the ignition box.
Oil pan has failed at base where screw is four time in two months.
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.
Map sensor failed, causing sluggishness/starting problems/temperature indicator failure, also caused check engine/door lock light to stay on.
Air conditioner failed due to freon leak. *sd
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.consumer states the fuse box is hot all the time and it destoyed the ignition box.
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.
The tail lights anddash lights have gone out while driving, and will not come back on. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
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.
The tail lights anddash lights have gone out while driving, and will not come back on. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Hood blew completely off going 55 mph, breaking windshield, and damaging top of car.
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.
Front hood pops up while driving. Vehicle had recall work done for hood latch failure, but latch remains defective. Owner very concerned for safety.
While driving the vehicle about (50-55) mph the hood popped open from the front and flewback and broke the hinges. Prior to recall, vehicle not repaired at this time.(93v-189.001).
Hood latch broke on vehicle while driving, causing windshield damage.
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.
Consumer was driving and the front hood came up there is a recall #93v189001 .tt
While driving at 25 mph, hood latch failed, allowing the hoodto fly up and strike the windshield.
5 spd-transmission; speed 42 mph attempting to down shift, driver had difficulty. Driver lost control spinning out.tt
During a front end collision the seat belt restraint did not provide consumer with protection resulting in an injury, consumer struck the steering wheel.
Seat belt problems. (attorney for client) *dh
I was charged $186.00 to replace the seat belt. I was told it is not warranted.
Front seat broke during rear end collision.tt
Head restraints on cars like the metro and the daewoo lanos are not safe
When rear ended at 65-75mph the driver seat broke off at its hinges and seat fell backwards.tt
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.
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.
Bolts that hold the engine to the frame came apart.
Automatic door lock will just lock up as consumer isdriving. When attempting to open the door,not realizing the door is locked,the handle falls off.both inside handles are off both front doors.
Both inside door handles broke, making it difficult to exit vehicle.
Frontpassenger's door handle broke off.spring came out of handle.dealer contacted.please add vin.
Passenger's side and driver's side door handles broke from the inside, causing consumers to get locked invehicle.as soon asconsumer started to drive doors immeteally locked.
Inside door handles broke off.
While driving 45mph and the hood flew off vehicle. Without any warning.
Cracks in the hood inner panel.
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.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph onhighwayandhood started lifting up. About three seconds later,hood came off, and hit top of windshield androof ofvehicle. Dealershipwas aware of problem.
Consumer almost lost finger trying to close the convertible top .tt
The left front a frame rotted out.i lost control of the steering.
The left front a frame rotted out.i lost control of the steering.
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
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Key has a design flaw, causing 3 keys to break inside lock cylinders. *sd
The vehicle has an automatic transmission. While driving the vehicle will accelerate without warning and without pressing the accelerator.
The heater control unit has gone out.
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.
Windows slipping out of metal frame.
Lug nuts/bolts snapped. *dsh
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