Geo Metro headlights problems

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Lights · NJ

The headlights do not aim correctly. After a few frustrating attempts to adjust my headlights I realized they entire assembly raises up at high speeds and needs to be manually manipulated (kicked) back in to place where it remains until the next trip which requires speeds above 55 MPH. The headlight assembly is secured by a screw and a hard plastic nipple in the headlight assembly which is wedged into a rubber grommet mounted on the chassis. I believe that this rubber grommet stretches, hardens or dry rots over time weakening its effectiveness. During my 45 minute drive each morning pass another chevrolet metro with its right headlight pointing high and to the right as it passes me which is exactly what mine does. While driving at night I have noticed that every metro I see has headlight alignment problems which are to the extreme.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · FL

The headlights on my wife's car, like so many others, have become almost opaque. After having the lights repaired at substantial cost I was told that it is due to uv exposure and that it does not affect all makes. Apparently some manufacturers produce lights that continue to function after exposure to sunlight. Some do not. I feel this is a real safety hazard. It significantly reduces the light output and it only takes a few minutes looking about any parking lot to realize that most go uncorrected. Why can't all manufacturers use headlights that do not turn yellow?

Filed Oct 23, 2004 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · GA

Fuse box/headlight connection burnt/melted. Headlights non operative, only daytime running lights available. Replaced fusebox for second time. Replaced butt conector for fourth time.

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Lights · AR · crash

Headlight switch on turnsignal arm goes off causing lights to go out. Bad swicth and bright light switch cause blackout while driving.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Lights · CA

Headlights would go out while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were notified and informed that no recall is open for that problem, feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Electrical · MI

Where wiring harness for headlight switch plugs into fuse box burnt causing headlights to stop working. Mechanic told me he has had number of these at a cost of $550 to repair. I say if they know this is a problem they need to recall them. Headlight failure at any speed I feel is very dangerous.

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Electrical · AL

Dimmer switch connection burnt causing headlights not to work ,after replaceing dimmer switch fuse box that it connects to burnt out and had to be replaced had same problem with 1991 metro.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Electrical · OR

Headlights go out. Wiring harness for headlights plugged in the head due to pin connectors being too small to handle the connection and started burning. Combination switch has been replaced twice. Please add additional information.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Electrical · MI

(twice within six months) a short in the steering column headlight switch wiring has resulted in the headlights becoming inopperative, so I had to drive at night with only the daytime running lights. Turning to the left causes the parking brake warning light to glow, and turning to the right causes the light to extinguish. This could be due to a loose wire? Another electrical problem is that the left hand side of the dashboard lights no longer work.

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Lights · TX

While driving the vehicle at night, the headlights and the tail lights went out. Driver was able to use the daytime running to continue driving. The vehicle was repaired by a auto repaired shop. The lights worked for about one week and the same thing happen again. Owner does not drive vehicle at night because of this reason. Please provide any further information.