Dt: a 2001, geo, metro. Contact's vehicle was involved in an accident, it was hit in the rear. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
2001 Geo Metro Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2001 Geo Metro with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (3) and the airbags (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 19.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Metro year, for its age
#232 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Geo Metro problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Geo Metro
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Geo Metro. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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6 complaints about the 2001 Geo Metro
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I bought a 2001 chevrolet metro for my daughter in june of 2002 with a 3 year or 35,000 mile warranty carrying forward with the purchase. At the time the odometer read 33,374. The air conditioner did not work in june of 2003 and the compressor had to be replaced with a bill of $1,156.63. The car mileage was slighly over 35,000 so was out of warranty. On may 8, 2004 (less than 1 year later), the air conditioner does not work again. The compressor is fine but now there are leaks at two lines high and low. The...
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price to fix this problem is $750. This car is only four years old and has already had two problems with the air conditioner. When the compressor was replaced in 2003, the mechanic stated that he was starting to see chevy metros with this problem and was surprised that a recall had not been made.*Ak
The vehicle started off in third gear. The dealer did not specify what components of the automatic transmission had to be replaced. Also, rear defroster stopped operating, causing poor visibility to the driver. *Ak
Vehicle did not have rear defroster. Manufacturer was contacted, consumer was told that was the way the vehicle was manufactured.*Ak
The vehicle did not come equipped with a rear defroster. *Jb
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and another vehicle cut him off. Consumer applied brakes to slow down, and lost control of vehicle. Then, he hit center divider. He was injured slighly. He will contact manufacturer.*Ak
Geo Metro: every year compared
All Metro years2001 Geo Metro vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Geo Metro | 6 | 0 | A | |
| 2001 Geo Prizm | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Geo Tracker | 2 | 1 | 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 2001 Geo Metro
Does the 2001 Geo Metro have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Geo Metro?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (3), airbags (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Geo Metro had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 9, 2000 and the latest on June 16, 2005. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Geo Metro a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 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 2001 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