Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 GEO Metro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was involved in a side impact, forced into into another vehicle head-on at speed of 40 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also, driver's side seat broke in the reclining position, causing injuries to driver's side occupant. Vehicle was totaled.
While driving at 50 mph traffic came to a stop, and consumer rear ended someone. Upon impact, passenger's side airbag deployed, but driver's side did not.