GEO Metro owners have reported 14 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Bumper problems | |
| Trunk Lid 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. Read details...
I purchased a 1996 Geo Metro sedan from a friend and I had driven it for about 3 months. The frame had rotted away from the control arms and broke the axel out of the transmission. I have also started to see this in other Metros. Read details...
Severe corrosion of body frame hard point to rear of lower control arm of front suspension caused both front wheels to splay out with uncontrollable camber and steering. Both front tires wore on inner half of tires only and vehicle required hard left force on steering wheel to control. Read details...
The car was parked. I opened the door and the wind took it opening it past it's designed maximun. I was able to reclose the door with one hand, so the wind was not that strong. I feel the damage that occurred was excessive for a safely constructed vehicle. Read details...
The consumer hears a noise in the rear of the vehicle and thinks it could be the rear stabilizer bar. Read details...