1990 Geo Metro locks problems

16 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 41%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hood: latch
13
Doors: latch
2
Tailgate: latch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Geo Metro locks problems in other years

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported November 23, 1993 · 356,097 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood is closed.
Risk: An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hoodfly-up while the vehicle is in motion. This would obstruct the driver's viewand could cause a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Gm dealers will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (b) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened.

Recall number 93V189001 · Recall details

What 1990 Geo Metro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 19, 2001 · Locks · MN

The door latch handles stay up when opened. I have 2 door handles doing this, the front passenger side & rear driver's side. When the doors are openen the handles stay up and when the door is pulled shut the door will not latch. The window has to be rolled down and the handle pushed down to latch door. Note: this is not a poor lubrication problem. It may improve slightly, but only temprorarily. If the passenger thinks the door is latched it will open suddenly when the vehicle turns risking fall out of passenger or property or personal injury liability from the door swinging open.

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Locks · MI

Hood latch striker broke after two years.

Filed Jun 20, 1999 · Locks · LA

It's been 1 month since contacting the dealer concerning hood latch assembly recall. Hood latch is broken so badly that the entire hood needs to be replaced. The dealer is giving me the run around. I've called them 3 times already this week. The dealer is saying that they need approval to repair it and that the main office is checking to see if recall is still in effect. I've been having to drive my car for a month fearing that the hood will fly up and cause an accident.

Filed Nov 13, 1997 · Locks · MO

While driving 60 MPH, the hood latch released, causing the hood to go in the upright position which caused no visibility and a broken windshield. *ak

Filed Feb 28, 1997 · Locks · MI

Structure of the hood assembly latch recall number 93v189001, consumer had the work corrected in aprilof 95 and on feb 27, 1997 when operating the vehicle the hood flew up.

Filed Jun 4, 1996 · Locks · NH

Experiencd outside door lock malfunction, rendering doors inoperative from outside when all doors won't open with key.

Filed May 31, 1996 · Locks · TX

Performance chevrolet 93c21/93v189. Owner seeks assistance in having recall repair honored. After three months parts are not available.

Filed May 30, 1996 · Locks · NM

Hood latch broke, causing hood to open while driving, prior to recall.

Filed Apr 19, 1996 · Locks · WI

The hood flew up while driving and hit the windsheild destroying the hood and windsheild. Please describe.

Filed Apr 15, 1996 · Locks · OH

Consumer was driving and hood latch failed, the front hood came open and caused an accident a year later received recall on hood latch. 93v1890001.

Questions about the 1990 Geo Metro locks

Does the 1990 Geo Metro have locks problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the locks of the 1990 Geo Metro, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Geo Metro locks problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Geo Metro locks?

Yes, 1 recall: 93V189001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Geo Metro have the most locks problems?

The Geo Metro model years with the most locks complaints are 1990 (16 complaints), 1991 (15 complaints) and 1995 (10 complaints).