Geo Metro Engine problems by year

Dt: the contact complained about a crank shaft problem in the engine. The crank shaft pulley has already been replaced. After hearing a noise in the engine, she took the vehicle to be checked. The mechanic said that a belt broke. The belt was replaced, and a week later she heard another noise in the engine. The mechanic said it was the crank shaft pulley. Two weeks later, the car was involved in a crash. After the crash the vehicle stalled. After being inspected the bolt came loose in the crank shaft. The car...

The consumer slowed vehicle down from 65 mph and heard a knocking noise coming from under the hood. This caused the vehicle to stall. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic, and was informed that noise was coming from the engine. The mechanic then loosened o rings to stop the noise and stalling, but the noise and the stalling continued. The stalling occurred whenever the vehicle had to slow down or stop for any reason. *Ak *sc

One of the wheel hub caps came off and the tread of two tires began peeling off.*Nm a ticking sound was heard while the vehicle was being driven and getting louder every day. The transmission fluid appeared brown instead of pink. The vehicle was leaking oil. The spark plugs were worn out. The distributor cap cracked, the oil switch was bad, and the pcv valve was bad. The engine was replaced. The engine stalled when the vehicle reacheed the 25 mph mark. No check engine light comes on. The vehicle will not restart. *Tc

While driving smoke and steam was coming in from the vents. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that fluid was leaking inside of the vehicle onto the floor. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the thermostat and radiator cap needed to be replaced. *Ak

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...

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

Vehicle engine caught on fire.*Mr the vehicle started giving the consumer trouble while driving. Once on the side of the road,the consumer opened the hood and discovered the engine was on fire. *Ph *jb

Stalling problems. While driving engine will stop running. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recalls.*Ak

While traveling on highway vehicle is leaking oil. Dealership is aware of problem.*Ak

Bolt broke in the engine, damaging crankshaft/ water pump, and timing chain. Also, vehicle would stall when driving. Contact chevrolet, and chevrolet told to take it to dealership.*Ak

When pulling out or traveling at low speeds engine will stall. This defect typically occurs during warm to hot weather on a frequent basis. Dealership informed consumer that vehicle is not being driven enough, and that gas could have been contaminated .*Ak consumer states throttle and distribution cap were sprayed and fuel injection cleaner was used frequently, consumer also states a new air filter was put in. *Jb

Vehicle stalls when starting from a complete stop. Vehicle sometimes does not start. Sometimes goes away for a couple of days, then comes back. Contacted dealer, and dealer tuned up vehicle to fix problem. But, problem still occurs. *Ak the manufacturer had agreed to replace the fuel injection harness free of charge. *Yh

Heater core switch malfunctioned, will not work on low. Also, coolant leaked into engine comparment, and odor could be smelled in passenger compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer. *Ak *slc

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Alternator belt keeps popping off, causing vehicle to stall possibly due to a defect in pulley , consumer has replaced belt 4 times.*Ak