Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 1997 GEO Metro. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brake Master Cylinder problems |
Consumer was in a commercial parking lot owner and while parking the vehicle applied brakes and vehicle took off. Consumer stepped on the brakes with both feet, and vehicle continued to surge forward. Consumer eventually got the vehicle to stop. Read details...
The vehicle's defective braking system makes a noisy sound and the braking system has extended stopping distance which can cause an accident. Dealer replace caliper. Been in shop 3 times. Dealer cannot fix the problem. Read details...
While pulling out from a traffic light at 5mph brakes suddenly locked up without being applied. Smoke was noticed coming from the brake rotors. Brake system caught on fire. Fire was put out by itself. The dealer has been contacted. Read details...