1990 Geo METRO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 26 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv): 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 26 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 | 10 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 12; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch leads the component reports. 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10011458 · 2003-03-26 (March 26, 2003)
INQUIRING ABOUT WHETHER RECALL # 95V103007 IS AN ACTUAL RECALL .
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480387 · 1995-01-18 (January 18, 1995)
RECALL REPAIRS ON MISLOCATED HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT IS NOT TO OWNER'S SATISFACTION. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480387 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480547 · 1995-01-23 (January 23, 1995)
HOOD LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP, CRACKING WINDSHIELD. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED FOR WINDSHIELD, HOOD REPAIRED ONLY. (93V-189001) *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481079 · 1995-02-08 (February 8, 1995)
STEERING RACK FAILED. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484404 · 1995-07-21 (July 21, 1995)
HIGH BEAM-LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489476 · 1995-04-19 (April 19, 1995)
HOOD LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-189), CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP INTO WINDSHIELD/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504651 · 1996-05-24 (May 24, 1996)
CYLINDER HEAD/EXHAUST VALVE FAILED. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505098 · 1996-06-06 (June 6, 1996)
SEAT BELT ATTACHED TO DOOR, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED FROM CAR WHEN DOOR OPENED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505098 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V189001 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 1993-11-23 (November 23, 1993)
MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOODFLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WOULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEWAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗95V103007 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
NHTSA campaign record ↗