Tire Problems of GEO Metro

GEO Metro owners have reported 13 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of GEO Metro


Recently reported Tire problems of GEO Metro

The Tire problem

Problem with battery, tire   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

One of the wheel hub caps came off and the tread of two tires began peeling off. A ticking sound was heard while the vehicle was being driven and getting louder every day. The transmission fluid appeared brown instead of pink. The vehicle was leaking oil. The spark plugs were worn out.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

: the contact stated that while driving 75 mph the passenger front tire blew out. The service dealer found air coming out between the valve stem and the tire. After ten days, the driver side front tire blew out while driving 50 mph. The service dealer found air coming out in the same area.   Read details...

The Tire Bubble problem

The goodyear invicta gl 155-80-13 tires on the vehicle required replacement, vehicle experienced a flat tire on one, tire had a fist sized bubble on the sidewall, inspection showed remaining tires were also defective, consumer requesting reimbursement due to defect tires.   Read details...




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