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
Steering
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
Latest Metro steering complaints
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
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
Vehicle's steering is extremely difficult and excessive effort required. *Mjs
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.
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.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY.
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
Driving at speed of 30mph, applied brakes, vehicle swirled and went out of control and flipped over. *Ak
Consumer was driving down street she lost control of car,the front wheels were in different directions ,consumer is having problems with geo. Tt\
Driver side where ball joint screw in the knuckle fell out, resulting in damage to the vehicle. Tt
Bolt came out of the steering knuckle while driving causing the ball joint to come out. Tt
Outer tie rod became disconnected from the steering arm. Tt
The bolt which holds steering wheel and column backed out, causing steering wheel and column to detach and drop into driver's lap. Tt
STEERING RACK FAILED. *DH
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