Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1990 GEO Metro, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Latches/locks/linkages16
- Seat belts11
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Structure3
- Interior lighting2
- Exterior lighting2
- Seats2
- Air bags1
- Visibility1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 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 1990 GEO Metro: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 43020 | UNKNOWN |
| 37961 | THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) AND GENERAL MOTORS HAVE DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1990 GEO METRO VEHICLES WITH 1.0L ENGINES MAY EXCEED HIGH ALTITUDE CARBON MONOXIDE FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THIS CONDITION APPLIES TO VEHICLES REGISTERED IN COLORADO, NEVADA NEW MEXICO AND UTAH (VEHICLES WHICH HAVE MOVED TO THES STATES FROM CALIFORNIA WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH RPO YF5 DO NOT REQUIRE THIS CAMPAIGN REPAIR). THESE STANDARDS WERE ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT THE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM DANGERS OF AIR POLLUTION. EXCESS EMISSION OF POLLUTANTS MAY CAUSE A VEHICL |
| 37830 | MESSAGE TO DEALERS CORRECTING INCORRECT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN MANUFACTURER RECALL 90C51. *TW |
| 37827 | MESSAGE ANNOUNCING MANUFACTURER RECALL 90C51. *TW |
| 37826 | MESSAGE ANNOUNCING MANUFACTURER RECALL 90C51. *TW |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE
TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
HOOD FLY-UPS
REAR SUSPENSION FAILS
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation