GEO Metro owners have reported 14 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Consumer went to put vehicle in park with her foot on the brake, when the car jerked out in the street and hit a car, the brakes would not work. Read details...
Consumer was in a commercial parking lot owner and while parking the vehicle applied brakes and vehicle took off. Consumer stepped on the brakes with both feet, and vehicle continued to surge forward. Consumer eventually got the vehicle to stop. Read details...
Ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while at slow speed, idling while coming to a stop or driving down a hill. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and nothing could be found. Can NHTSA help in this matter. Read details...
Vehicle was in a parking lot when it was started and put in gear, and the vehicle accelerated at a high speed and took off. Consumer was able to control vehicle without damage to vehicle and injury to consumer. Dealer notified. Read details...
While driving 15-18 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle hit a street pole. The consumer/passenger sustained minor injuries. Read details...