Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1989 GEO Metro, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure8
- Latches/locks/linkages6
- Seat belts4
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Seats2
- Visibility2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Exterior lighting1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GEO told its dealers about the 1989 GEO Metro: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 43020 | UNKNOWN |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE
TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
HOOD FLY-UPS
HOOD FLY-UP
REAR SUSPENSION FAILS
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation