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1995 Geo Metro problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Geo Metro is airbags. It has 18.2 times the complaints of a typical Metro model year.

Typical year18.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
109
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
28-40mpg

The worst 1995 Geo Metro problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    29
  • Body
    15
  • Brakes
    13
  • Locks
    10
  • Seats
    7
  • Steering
    7
  • Electrical
    6
  • Suspension
    6
  • Seat belts
    5
  • Engine
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Transmission
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Wheels
    2

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Geo Metro

No deployment 17Door locks 9Headlights 5Stalling 5

Recalls 1

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drumReported October 26, 1994 · 435 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The rear brake drums were not correctly machined. As the vehicle is driven, loss of wheel clamp load can result from this condition. Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are directly taken by the wheel studs. This loading can cause fatigue failure of the wheel studs.
Risk
If this occurs, a wheel could separate from the vehicle, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Replace rear brake drums.

Recall number 94V213000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1995 Geo Metro

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Geo Metro 15

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 15 bulletins for the 1995 Geo Metro

1995 Geo Metro fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.0L 3‑cylFWD374440
1.3L 4‑cylFWD26-3331-3928-35

What 1995 Geo Metro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 28, 2009 · Locks · 133,000 miles · MS

Rear doors on my geo metro (1995) will not open from outside or inside! It started with rear left and now both are effected.

Filed Feb 16, 2007 · Visibility · 108,000 miles · CA

Tl*- the contact owns a 1995 geo metro with an odometer reading of 108000 miles. The contact stated that had pitting in windshield which caused the windshield to have a glare and visibility problems when the sun shinede on the windshield. The contact did not know how the windshield became pitted.

Filed Feb 6, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 197,252 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

I had 95 geo metro, the day I wrecked it was raining. I was coming upon a curve, and I hit my brakes. It had anti lock brakes. They locked up, and the car started spinning around. I couldn't get control of the vehicle, and the car had turned on its top in a covert. My 15 year old daughter was in with me, and neither air bag had came out like it was suppose to. The whole front grill came to rest across the road from where the car was. I lost the use of the vehicle, because it could not be fixed. The top was pushed in, the windshield was cracked, and the front grill was off. The rear passenger tire is pushed toward the rear passenger door. The law had came out, and I don't know if he filed a report. He had asked if I was going to report it to the insurance company, and I replied no. There were no other vehicles involved, and as for us we seemed alright just bruised and sore all over. I can't remember the exact date, but it is close to it.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Locks · MO

Back doors w/child security locks fail to unlock once placed into child protection mode. Doors taken apart and "repaired" however chevy dealer only sprayed wd-40 into locks. Doors opened once and have not opened for the last 4 monthes.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Airbags · MA · crash

While driving at 20 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision, and airbag did not deploy.

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

My geo metro went down a hill flipped a couple of times and hit a tree. Neither air bag ever came out.

Filed Mar 2, 2003 · Body · 30,000 miles · OH · 1 injury

The dash in my 1995 geo metro is disintegrating in small particles that blow into my face while driving and is particularly aggravating when the heater or air condition are on. I complained as early as 1998 to no avail. I can furnish pictures showing how serious this is. Everyone says they have never seen anything like this. Can you help! Dates are approximate.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Airbags · OR · crash · 2 injuries

In a rear collision none of the air bags deployed on impact. Both driver and passenger sustained injuries.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Body · MN

During brake repair mechanic noticed that frame was rusting behind front wheels.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Suspension · OH

While driving less than 5 MPH, all steering was lost. Mechanic determined that front axle had disconnected from left side of transmission. *ak this was due to left front ball joint failure.

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Questions about the 1995 Geo Metro

Is the 1995 Geo Metro reliable?

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 1995 Geo Metro, 18.2 times a typical Metro model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Geo Metro?

Airbags, with 29 complaints. Next is body (15).

How many recalls does the 1995 Geo Metro have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

What year does the Geo Metro have bad airbags?

The Geo Metro model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (29 complaints) and 1996 (28 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1995 Geo Metro get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Geo Metro range from 28 to 40 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.0L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 37 city and 44 highway.

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