Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1997 GEO Metro.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems | |
| Front Suspension Strut problems |
While the vehicle was parked, it started to roll back with the vehicle being turned off, and the emergency brake up. Contacted dealer. The vehicle jumped a parking block and hit a fence, which hit the windshield, cracking it. The vehicle went under the fence and the fence scratched the vehicle from the front to the back. It damaged the front bumper, front lights, hood, fender, vent screen, left wiper arm, right to left wipers, lift gate, rear lights, and possible suspension damage. The total estimate is 3026. 15.
The consumer hears a noise in the rear of the vehicle and thinks it could be the rear stabilizer bar.
Fron left/rear left struts failed. Also transmission malfunctioned.