1998 Geo Metro Problems, complaints & recalls

The headlights do not aim correctly. After a few frustrating attempts to adjust my headlights I realized they entire assembly raises up at high speeds and needs to be manually manipulated (kicked) back in to place where it remains until the next trip which requires speeds above 55 mph. The headlight assembly is secured by a screw and a hard plastic nipple in the headlight assembly which is wedged into a rubber grommet mounted on the chassis. I believe that this rubber grommet stretches, hardens or dry rots over...

While driving 15-18 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle hit a street pole. The consumer/passenger sustained minor injuries. *Ak *sc *jb

This problem exists every time the car is driven. After driving the car with various drive times, stopping and allowing the car to sit for approx 25-30 mins then trying to drive the car again it stalls out and dies in 2-7 of driving. In most case the car has died in the middle of intersections and on the freeway. It usually take 1-2 minutes to restart it before it will run. The car has been to the dealership numerous times since september '03 and on the last trip to the dealer, they now acknowledge that there is a...

The brakes on my metro has been fixed 5 times since I bought it, I bought it brand new. 5 Times in 5 years. *Ak

The vehicle made a grinding and chattering noise upon acceleration. The consumer took the vehicle to chevrolet and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. *Nlm

THE HEATER EMITTED A SMELL WHEN IT WAS ON.*JB

Interior fan will not work due to heater a/c control failure. Because of this, the defogging system will not work, and since metro hatchbacks are extremely prone to fogging, the car is not safe to drive in the mornings or evenings. Rolling down the windows does not help this problem. We also own a 1992 metro which had the same component fail (see separate report).

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Windshield wipers work intermittently, washer failed, windshield wiper handle switch fell off. Vehicle taken to dealer, dealer found handle switch had cracked well into the steering column. *Ak *tt

Car was parked, transmission failed, car went backwards and hit other vehicle.*Ak

Parking brake is defective. Consumer hears a clicking noise when he engages parking brake, and feels that brakes may not hold vehicle while parked on a slope. *Note: consumer owned a 1994, geo, metro that rolled backwards while parked on a slope. Consumer stated that both brake mechanisms were identical. Please provide additional information/attachments. *Ak

Car under warranty 12,000 mi. Water in both doors growing mold and in air vents. *Ak

While driving about 20 mph rear windshield shattered and broke off, dropping glass every where.*Ak

Intermittently when letting up on gas pedal motor and speed will increase . It has even increased on its own. Dealer has replaced accelerator pedal sensor, but defect still occurs. Consumer has been complaining about defect for over a year. *Ak now there is spntaneous increase and decrease in speed continuously for 7-8 miles. *Yh

Rear and side collision I was thrown from drivers seat to rear of vehicle while wearing my seat belt. My seat belt twisted and allowed my body to be ejected to the interior rear of my car. *Ak

The goodyear invicta gl 155-80-13 tires on the vehicle required replacement, vehicle experienced a flat tire on one, tire had a fist sized bubble on the sidewall, inspection showed remaining tires were also defective, consumer requesting reimbursement due to defect tires. *Mjs

Consumer was involved in a side impact, forced into into another vehicle head-on at speed of 40 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also, driver's side seat broke in the reclining position, causing injuries to driver's side occupant. Vehicle was totaled.*Ak *slc

Engine stalls when changing gears dealer unable to diagnose problem. Nlm

Vehicle's steering is extremely difficult and excessive effort required. *Mjs

Consumer concerned because there is one more inch of brake pedal travel after the brake booster was replaced, there is also a spongy effect when pushing down on the broke, consumer believes this happens because the booster was put on without adjusting the clevis rod or brake pedal. Nlm

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

When shifting and or applying the brakes the vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified. *Ak

Vehicle unexpectedly stall out and died without warning. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *Ak

Brake vacuum power booster failed causing the vehicle to not stop intermittently. Nlm

While driving at 50 mph traffic came to a stop, and consumer rear ended someone. Upon impact, passenger's side airbag deployed, but driver's side did not. *Ak