Electrical System Problems of GEO Metro

GEO Metro owners have reported 19 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuses and circuit breaker (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GEO Metro


Recently reported Electrical System problems of GEO Metro

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

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.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

The headlights on my wife's car, like so many others, have become almost opaque. After having the lights repaired at substantial cost I was told that it is due to uv exposure and that it does not affect all makes.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

After driving the car for 15 to minutes, the car stalls, consumer drives 35 to 40 miles . Please describe.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Came to stop light and the car wouldn't start back up. Low voltage reading or dim lights. Changed alternator in November. Was told that was the way the car was designed, and the alternator was not big enough. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Vehicle's speedometer & odometer not working correctly due to a malfunctioning of computer chip. Would register a different speed or mileage. Engine light stays on. Dealer replaced odometer/speedometer, but not computer chip component.   Read details...




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