1991 Geo METRO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
71,800 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 26 complaints (26.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 7.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 7 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 7; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 11; 2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 960806 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)
HM [phone removed]; CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS TWICE RESULTING IN BLOWING HOLE IN MUFFLER TO STALLING WITH NO WARNING. CONVERTER REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961660 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC LOSSES POWER AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT RESTART. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 567807 · 2002-10-28 (October 28, 2002)
CONSUMERS HUSBAND WAS IN MOTION WHEN THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND, FOLLOWED BY LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALL BRAKING AND STEERING POWER WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UNISTRUT FRAME ON THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN. CHEVROLET DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ENVIRONMENTAL AND NO REIMBURSEMENT OR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE WILL BE INCURRED. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR MONIES PAID. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972617 · 1995-09-28 (September 28, 1995)
THE FRONT BRAKE STARTS TO MAKE NOISE (GRINDING) THE ROTOR WAS FALLING APART . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972617 at NHTSA ↗