The vehicle was involved in a single car collision where both the driver and passenger seat belts became un-buckled, which resulted in the passenger being ejected from the vehicle and killed. Related recall 95v103007, manufacturer advised the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included.
1991 Geo Metro seat belts problems
15 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 30%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly9
- Front: retractor3
- Front: anchorage1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Geo Metro seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103007 · Recall details
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What 1991 Geo Metro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's seatbelt malfunctioned. In a crash driver was seatbelted, but shoulder belt did not retract, which caused the driver to hit the windshield. Prior to the crash, dealer had fixed the defective driver's shoulder belt for the retractor. Please provide further information.
Consumer recived recall letter. When dealer was contacted, the consumer was told that vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer refused to perform recall repairs.
The front left and right shoulder belts do not lock up when pulled abruptly.
Consumer contacted the dealer, in reference to recall number 95v103007. Consumer stated parts were not available. Please provide any further details.
Received recall notice (#95v103007). Called dealer & took vehicle in; dealer never did repairs. Received another recall notice & did same thing. Again dealer failed to repair. Got a 3rd notice & again no repair from dealer. Was informed did not have time to repair vehicle & did not know when able to so.
Received recall notice (#95v103007). Called dealer for appointment & took vehicle. Was informed, after arriving, that there were no parts. Took vehicle home. Left town for a while. Returned & called dealer to see if they have parts after 5 months, still no parts.
Seatbelt failed in accident, causing injuries.
Seat belt retractor inoperative.
Driving vehicle on I-90, road under construction, vehicle hit rocks in road/flipped over, driver thrown from vehicle, seat belt did not restrain driver.
Questions about the 1991 Geo Metro seat belts
Does the 1991 Geo Metro have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Geo Metro, 30% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Geo Metro seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Geo Metro seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103007. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Geo Metro have the most seat belts problems?
The Geo Metro model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (16 complaints), 1991 (15 complaints) and 1990 (11 complaints).
Other 1991 Geo Metro problems
Locks 15Body 5Electrical 4Engine 4Seats 4Airbags 3Visibility 3Fuel system 2Suspension 2Acceleration 1Brakes 1Steering 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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