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Geo Metro Steering problems by year

16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Geo Metro's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20001000
19981000
19972100
19962000
19956200
19941000
19911110
19901000
19891110

Latest Metro steering complaints

1994 Geo MetroSteeringSuspensionBody, doors & structure

Severe corrosion of body frame hard point to rear of lower control arm of front suspension caused both front wheels to splay out with uncontrollable camber and steering. Both front tires wore on inner half of tires only and vehicle required hard left force on steering wheel to control. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · StructureNHTSA 10551460
2000 Geo MetroSteering

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

Filed SteeringNHTSA 561496
1996 Geo MetroSteeringElectrical system

Steering wheel able to spin in circles with no resistance, or any effect on steering mechanism, condition finally stopped, next few days a new ignition lock was installed. *Cj

Filed Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 557506
1998 Geo MetroSteering

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

Filed SteeringNHTSA 551535
1997 Geo MetroSteering

While driving the steering wheel became loose, like something was disconnected, resulting in a minor collosion. The vehicle was totaled. Prior to the incidenthe dealer made repairs to the steering wheel and column.

Filed SteeringNHTSA 851527
1997 Geo MetroSteeringCrash

While driving the steering wheel became loose, like something was disconnected, resulting in a collision. Vehicle was totaled. Prior to the incident, dealer had made repairs to the steering wheel and column.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 847025
1991 Geo MetroSteeringSeats & seat beltsCrash1 injury

Consumer was driving approx. 35Mph when she was rearended. At the impact of the crash, the driver's side seatback broke, consumer lost control of vehicle, resulting in hitting a pole and a tree. Consumer was injured due to loss of vehicle control. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · SeatsNHTSA 814064
1995 Geo MetroSteeringCrash

Driving at speed of 30mph, applied brakes, vehicle swirled and went out of control and flipped over. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 980057
1995 Geo MetroSteering

Consumer was driving down street she lost control of car,the front wheels were in different directions ,consumer is having problems with geo. Tt\

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 974303
1995 Geo MetroSteering

Driver side where ball joint screw in the knuckle fell out, resulting in damage to the vehicle. Tt

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 970503
1995 Geo MetroSteering

Bolt came out of the steering knuckle while driving causing the ball joint to come out. Tt

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 970496
1995 Geo MetroSteeringCrash

Outer tie rod became disconnected from the steering arm. Tt

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 969853
1995 Geo MetroSteering

The bolt which holds steering wheel and column backed out, causing steering wheel and column to detach and drop into driver's lap. Tt

Filed SteeringNHTSA 963050

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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