Model year record

1993 Geo Metro recalls & problems

The 1993 Geo Metro has 1 safety recall and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (12 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints50filed by owners

Crashes · fires6 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths6 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Latches/locks/linkagesNov 23, 1993

Hood › Latch

Recall 93V189001356,097 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1993 Geo Metro 2-DR. HB.

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Metro XFI

47mpg combined

City / highway	43 / 52 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,450/year to fuel

Metro LSI

41mpg combined

City / highway	38 / 45 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,650/year to fuel

Metro

40mpg combined

City / highway	38 / 44 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,700/year to fuel

Metro LSI Convertible

37mpg combined

City / highway	35 / 41 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,800/year to fuel

Metro

33mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 36 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Metro LSI

33mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 36 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Metro LSI Convertible

30mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 34 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody › Door; Body › Hood	12	0	1	—
Latches/locks/linkagesHood › Latch	8	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition › Switch; 12v/24v/48v battery	4	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module	3	3	1	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control	3	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner; Front assembly › Head restraint	3	1	2	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Tail lights	3	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	3	0	1	—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element	3	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Power assist › Vacuum	2	1	0	—
Unknown or other	2	0	0	—
Power trainManual transmission	1	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
Dec 1, 2011 · 180,000 miles
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
DT: CONSUMER STATES HE FOUND A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, #93V189001. THE HOOD FLEW UP AND OFF, HITTING THE ROOF AND DAMAGED THE HOOD. HE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING; IT HAD BEEN ABOUT A WEEK SINCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT HIMSELF AND THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE IS A CASE FILE NUMBER,1-348-257471. THERE WAS ALMOST A ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NOT A POLICE REPORT. *NM
Jul 7, 2005 · 113,042 miles
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCrash
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. TS
Sep 1, 2000
Structure › Body › Door
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. SPRING CAME OUT OF HANDLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Feb 16, 2002
Tires1 injury
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROADWAY, HIT AN OFFRAMP MEDIAN AND BECOME AIRBORN APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET, THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BRAIN, AND LEG (3RD DEGREE BURNS) (GOODYEAR TIRE). NLM
Aug 17, 1993
Structure › Body › Hood
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HOOD STARTED LIFTING UP. ABOUT THREE SECONDS LATER, HOOD CAME OFF, AND HIT TOP OF WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Jun 27, 2001
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage1 injury
DURING A FRONT END COLLISION THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT DID NOT PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH PROTECTION RESULTING IN AN INJURY, CONSUMER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. *SLC
Dec 20, 2000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
I WAS CHARGED $186.00 TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. I WAS TOLD IT IS NOT WARRANTED.
Mar 26, 1997

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.