GEO Metro owners have reported 29 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Problems with transmission and air conditioner. . The air conditioner failed, the switch that went from low speed to high speed contained free play and only worked on high speed, the consumer was told the compressor failed. Read details...
The local dealer declined to repair the speedometer. On record reported "no problems found" off the record they told me nothing can be done about it. I feel that by reporting inaccurate speeds because the speedometer needle fluctuates even when going at a constant (same) speed, the Read details...
When shifting from park to drive and reverse vehicle stalls and dies in the middle of traffic. Also, has stalled out in the middle of an intersection. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to find the problem. Read details...
Brought car July 11, 2000-Dec. 20,2000-transmission replaced-Aug. 23, 2002 through sept. 30, 2002-service engine light still on crank sensor seal o-ring replaced, burning oil, has a shake to it when driving and slowing down, and all this happened in the last two years. Mr Read details...
While travelling on highwat at 50 or more the right wheel axle came off vehicle, causing loss of control. Was able to get vehicle off to the side of the road without any incident or injury. Can NHTSA provide infromation on this matter. Read details...