Dt: the contact stated the passenger side control arm support rusted and could possibly break and release the control arm. A local body shop said they would have to replace control arm support. The vehicle has not been repaired.
The worst 1992 Geo Metro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts9
- Suspension9
- Body7
- Locks7
- Transmission6
Problems by type
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- Seat belts9
- Suspension9
- Body7
- Locks7
- Transmission6
- Brakes5
- Visibility5
- Airbags4
- Electrical4
- Lights4
- Wheels3
- Fuel system2
- Seats2
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- 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
See all 1 recalls for the 1992 Geo Metro
Defect investigations
Hood fly-ups
There is no summary currently available
EA93006
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Geo Metro 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 Geo Metro fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3‑cyl | FWD | 28-43 | 34-52 | 30-47 |
What 1992 Geo Metro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle became uncontrollable. It was discovered the control arm hooks rusted. As a result, steering was inoperable. *ak
Due to the suspension being rusted, there was be erratic steering control.
The child safety seat has a guard that pinches the both sides of the child's legs. The locking mechanism for the harness would not stay latched either. The manufacturer has been informed of the problem.
Contiinuous problem/ asked dealer about it and he acted dumb about it . Can't even find unbroken ones at junk yard..... And nobody has questioned this ,hmmmmm. No safety defect included.
Hood assembly repaired as per recall, but bolts have detached from hood and latch is not secure, have bungi-corroded hood to car frame, but continue to not drive care over 30mph.
Front end broke apart while stopping at a traffic light. Consumer was unable to move vehicle. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
I was traveling at 65 MPH on an expressway, in the fast lane, when the hood latch broke, causing the hood to pop up and completely block my vision of the road. There was no prior indication of a potential problem with the hood latch. I was very lucky to avoid a collision and to gradually work the car over to the right shoulder. The hood is now temporarily tied down with rope and a rubber strap. I am the second owner of this vehicle, having purchased it from a friend who bought it new. Have you received any other reports of hood latch defects for this make/model?
While driving 30mph hood flew up. Dealer has been notified.
The drivers seatbelt in cold weather will not snap completely into place and therefore keeps disengaging. Chevy repair shop has been unable to remedy. The problem is, is that you do not know when the seatbelt has not been completely engaged until you go around a corner, use the brakes or move excessively and the belt pops out. The problem is, the seatbelt does not function properly. Could cause serious injury or death if malfunctions in an accident. Seatbelt light goes off so you believe the belt is in correctly. You pull and it does'nt come out so you believe it is in correctly.
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Questions about the 1992 Geo Metro
Is the 1992 Geo Metro reliable?
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1992 Geo Metro, 9.0 times a typical Metro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Geo Metro?
Seat belts, with 9 complaints. Next is suspension (9).
How many recalls does the 1992 Geo Metro have?
1 recall, covering latches/locks/linkages.
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).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Geo Metro get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Geo Metro range from 30 to 47 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.0L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 28-43 city and 34-52 highway.
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