Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1997 GEO Metro

Three problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 GEO Metro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2004

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.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2000

Owner's manuel states if flashing light comes on when starting, vehicle has abs brakes. Also, consumer has checked vehicle , and there's no main fuse or relay in fuse panels.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/19/1999

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.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 1997 GEO Metro



Fuel Economy of Metro Vehicles
Metro Service Bulletins
Metro Safety Recalls
Metro Defect Investigations