1991 Geo STORM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
65 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 65 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 11 | 16.9% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 9.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 6.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 7 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 6 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 10; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 10; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 7; Electrical System:Ignition: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 6; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 62 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 | 16 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 16; 1996: 12; 2000: 15; 2001: 8; 2002: 9; 2003: 2; 2005: 1; 2008: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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 10016050 · 2003-04-17 (April 17, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND ROTOR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131943 · 2005-08-08 (August 8, 2005)
1992 GEO STORM MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT ( SUMMER MONTHS ) ENGINE IDLE INCREASES TO 2,500 - 3,500 RPM. MUST USE FOOT TO PULL UP ON ACCELARATOR. CAR BEGINS TO OVERHEAT LURCHES FORWARD. CAR ALSO STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. HEARD IT HAS TO DO WITH FAULTY ECM. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131943 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717479 · 2000-01-17 (January 17, 2000)
CAR LIKES TO IDLE IRREGULARY, IDLE TOO HIGH, HAVING TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP CAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 736688 · 2000-11-21 (November 21, 2000)
THIS ECU PROBLEM IS VERY UNSAFE! IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SURGE AT INTERSECTIONS WHEN BRAKING OR FAIL TO STAY RUNNING IN TAFFIC. THE ECU ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SPUTTER AND CUT-OUT AT HI-WAY SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 736688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501082 · 1996-02-01 (February 1, 1996)
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962614 · 1995-03-27 (March 27, 1995)
STEERING COLUMN FELL OFF INTO DRIVERS LAP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 755386 · 2001-12-07 (December 7, 2001)
FOR THE LAST 4YRS. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE AT START-UP,IDLE,DRIVABILITY OF THE ENGINE. ALL SENSORS RELATED TO THE IGNITION HAD BEEN CHECKED OR REPLACED. NOW ON 12/1/01 THE ALTERNATOR OVER CHARGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING A COMPLETE BURN-UP OF THE ECM,MAIN CIRCUIT PANEL AND SOME OF THE WIRING HARNESS. NEITHER THE 50AMP MAIN FUSE OR THE 30AMP ECM FUSE BLEW (LIKE THEY SHOULD HAVE) STOPPING THE 160 AMPS FROM THE ALTERNATOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 755386 at NHTSA ↗