One of the wheel hub caps came off and the tread of two tires began peeling off.*nm a ticking sound was heard while the vehicle was being driven and getting louder every day. The transmission fluid appeared brown instead of pink. The vehicle was leaking oil. The spark plugs were worn out. The distributor cap cracked, the oil switch was bad, and the pcv valve was bad. The engine was replaced. The engine stalled when the vehicle reacheed the 25 MPH mark. No check engine light comes on. The vehicle will not restart.
1997 Geo Metro transmission problems
11 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Manual transmission2
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
- Automatic transmission2
- Clutch assembly1
- Axle assembly1
At what mileage
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Geo Metro transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. The shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.
- Risk
- If the shift lever were to come out of "park" while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.
Recall number 98V225001 · Recall details
What 1997 Geo Metro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brought car july 11, 2000-dec. 20,2000-transmission replaced-aug. 23, 2002 through sept. 30, 2002-service engine light still on crank sensor seal o-ring replaced, burning oil, has a shake to it when driving and slowing down, and all this happened in the last two years. Mr
The vehicle was parked, the emergency brake was engaged, vehicle rolled, jumped a parking block, uprooted a fence, the top of the fence hit the windhsield causing it to crack, the fence went up over the vehicle causing damage from the front, to the back. I have the estimate from the body shop that it was taken to. I also have witnesses that saw that the parking brake was engaged.
When placing vehicle in park shift gear will not stay in park position. This could cause vehicle to roll freely. Also, vehicle will not disengage out of park position. Consumer also, recall 98v225001/manufacturer's recall 98052 does not include this vehicle due to VIN. *ak a diagnosis determind that the shifter cable was damaged due to gear shift malfunctions.
After the lever is released from park and put into reverse to backup the automatic transmission can easily slide into neutral and slide into drive without ever having to touch the button. Nlm
Radiator and water pump failed prematurely. Nlm
Driver's side front axle keeps falling off which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Gm has not provided help. *ak
While parked and left in gear car rolls even on slight incline. It doesn't seem to matter what gear car is left in. In the reverse gear car makes small jumps, have to make sure parking brake is set even in freezing temps. I complained to dealer the car was difficult to shift into reverse at the 1000 mile checkup but was told they had checked it out and found no problem. I told them about the gears not holding and was told to use the emergency brake. I realize you have to be safe on a hill and set the brake but seems the gears should hold the car on approx. A 1-2% grade. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem with the geo metro.
A couple of months back consumer complained to the dealer about the gear shift lever being able to move into gear while the vehicle is not on, or not applying the brakes. Consumer was told that this is normal operation. Currently, consumer has received a recall notice about the same problem. Dealer has not been contacted.
Clutch failed.
Questions about the 1997 Geo Metro transmission
Does the 1997 Geo Metro have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Geo Metro, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Geo Metro transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Geo Metro transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V225001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 1997 Geo Metro problems
Engine 14Brakes 9Airbags 8Fuel system 5Visibility 5Acceleration 4Body 4Seats 4Seat belts 3Suspension 3Tires 3Electrical 2Lights 2Steering 2Wheels 2
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