Geo METRO brakes problems
48 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
402 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
79,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
48 of 402 complaints match this topic (11.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10069031 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
1. HOOD FLEW UP ON FREEWAY AND SHATTERD WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGE HOOD BEYOND REPAIR. 2.FUEL SYSTEM THE CAR WOULD STALL 3. WOULD WEAR OUT BRAKE PADS UNEVENLY AND SCAR ROTERS
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069031 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 ↗
Owner report 733738 · 2000-10-08 (October 8, 2000)
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT IN COLD WEATHER WILL NOT SNAP COMPLETELY INTO PLACE AND THEREFORE KEEPS DISENGAGING. CHEVY REPAIR SHOP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY. THE PROBLEM IS, IS THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE SEATBELT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY ENGAGED UNTIL YOU GO AROUND A CORNER, USE THE BRAKES OR MOVE EXCESSIVELY AND THE BELT POPS OUT. THE PROBLEM IS, THE SEATBELT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF MALFUNCTIONS IN AN ACCIDENT. SEATBELT LIGHT GOES OFF SO YOU BELIEVE THE BELT IS IN CORRECTLY. YOU PULL AND IT DOES'NT C…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958804 · 1995-01-18 (January 18, 1995)
REAR ENDED VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE IN COLD WEATHER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958804 at NHTSA ↗