Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a rain slicked road, the vehicle hydroplaned into the rear of another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. There was pre braking prior to the impact. The contact was wearing a seatbelt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was driven to a body repair shop. The manufacturer was not alerted.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Geo Metro Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2000 Geo Metro with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (5) and the electrical system (3). Those complaints describe 3 crashes and 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 23 and the 2001 has 6.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Metro year, for its age
#160 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Geo Metro problems
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No recalls for the 2000 Geo Metro
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Geo Metro. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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19 complaints about the 2000 Geo Metro
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Regular driving wheel came off...Rear I bought this car from my son that owned it 2 yrs. From 37000 mi...It now has 52000. The wheel falling off happened to my son. The car now needs rear wheel bearing assembly...Nothing to do with wheel falling off...Normal wear. This vehicle has the rear wheel, spindle, bearing and drum assembly as the 1995 recalled metro hchbc w/o abs. Gm says is has the updated assembly. I order and they send the parts. The bearing hub drum assembly are now separate in the updated...
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version. They send me the new bearing/hub...But the drum, minus the bearing from the one that does not exist since 1995... They say the numbers are wrong in warehousing,,but not when it was manufactured... I order and they send the correct drum....However the complete assembly with drum is too large for the spindle, which contains the other braking components. This vehicle has complete wrong assembly and not the updated version. The 1995 geo metro 3dr htchbk w/o abs, nhtsa campaign id number : 94v213000 .....Is the assembly that is on this car. I believe gm should bring this vehicle in and install the correct parts. If this was not ok to be put on the vehicle in 1995 then it should never be installed on a vehicle built in 2000. And...In 2005 when replacement parts are ordered the old drum assembly should not be available as I understand it is unsafe. Help.C. *Nm
REGULAR DRIVING WHEEL CAME OFF...REAR. *NM
The window defrost blower motor fails to work after starting the car. Also the rear window electric defrost fails. This could lead to impaired visibility during winter or rain conditions when the windshield fogs or ices up. There is an apparent short in the ignition switch causing this. After engaging the starter, the ignition switch fails to return to the proper position for the above accessories to work. The driver must jiggle the key and ignition switch backwards to almost the off position to restore power...
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to the blower motor and rear defrost. Sometimes, while going down the road the defrost blower motor stops when hitting bumps in the road. In addition to this, my wife once smelled and saw smoke coming from the steering column after trying to start the car. After reading about the nhtsa recall of chev. Cavaliers for faulty ignition switches (campaign id #04v036000), I wondered if this is a related safety problem.
While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. *Ak
Consumer noticed a clear oily like substance on the ground. Took vehicleto mechanic, and mechanic said transfer housing was cracked. *Ak
Consumer states that while at a complete stop the consumer was rear ended at 60-65 mph and the consumer was pushed into another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer mr
PROBLEM WITH BATTERY, TIRE
Air bag light stays on. Air bags deactivated without warning. Vehicle was not in a collision. Contact dealer.*Ak
When it rains water gets into the vehicle and saturates floor and the wires. Vehicle has a mildew smell which causes the consumer to get sick. Contacted dealer. *Ak
Defroster was inoperative. When turning on defroster it would fog up windows. Contacted dealer.*Ak
A/c and electrical components also failed repeatedly. *Ak
While driving the vehicle lost all steering capability causing the vehicle to veer to the right and hit a curb, as a result the vehicle had two flat tires (right side) and two broken rims, while driving the chevrolet metro (rental car since vehicle was being repair) this vehicle exhibited the same failure as the truck except this time the vehicle spun aroud 180 degrees before it hit a concrete barrier. Nlm
Vehicle rides really rough and bumpy. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said frame was bent. Also, vehicle stalls when air conditioning is on.*Ak
Airbag warning light stays on when starting car. *Ak
Consumer went to put vehicle in park with her foot on the brake, when the car jerked out in the street and hit a car, the brakes would not work. *Slc
When shifting from park to drive and reverse vehicle stalls and dies in the middle of traffic. Also, has stalled out in the middle of an intersection. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to find the problem. *Ak
Vehicle has a bad shimmying and vibration. Avehicle shook when consumer applied brakes. Took vehicle to dealership, at this time they could not duplicate the problem.*Ak
Had rented vehicle from enterprise. Started vehicle & had just shifted into drive with foot on brake and vehicle accelerated without warning.*Ak
Geo Metro: every year compared
All Metro years2000 Geo Metro vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Geo Metro | 19 | 0 | A | |
| 2000 Geo Tracker | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Geo Prizm | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Geo Metro
Does the 2000 Geo Metro have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Geo Metro right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Geo Metro?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (5), electrical system (3), equipment & accessories (2).
How many complaints has the 2000 Geo Metro had?
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 26, 2000 and the latest on August 17, 2006. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Geo Metro a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Geo Metro year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Geo Metro years have the most complaints?
1995 (109), 1996 (88), 1994 (69). See every Geo Metro year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Geo Metro has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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