While driving vehicle stalled because the exhaust system snapped at the manifold. Also, when starting vehicle made a loud noise until it warmed up. *Ak
Engine & cooling
1999 Geo Metro Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Geo Metro's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 17% of all its complaints, most recently on March 1, 2004. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
I believe cracked head engine gasket happened long ago and signs only showed 5/16/2000. *Ak
Engine idles high and the vehicle cruises without applying gas. Problem has been reported to the dealership and customer service. Consumer was told that the vehicle was designed that way. Please provide any further information. *Ak
Ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while at slow speed, idling while coming to a stop or driving down a hill. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and nothing could be found. Can nhtsa help in this matter. *Ak also there was a grending noise when the vehicle turns right. *Yh
Geo Metro engine complaints by year
Metro engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data