Geo Metro stalling problems

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Engine · FL · crash

Dt: the contact complained about a crank shaft problem in the engine. The crank shaft pulley has already been replaced. After hearing a noise in the engine, she took the vehicle to be checked. The mechanic said that a belt broke. The belt was replaced, and a week later she heard another noise in the engine. The mechanic said it was the crank shaft pulley. Two weeks later, the car was involved in a crash. After the crash the vehicle stalled. After being inspected the bolt came loose in the crank shaft. The car was experiencing a loss of power. She could have foot on the accelerator and the car would not get up to speed. Another mechanic told her it was the crank shaft. She has not made any arrangement to have vehicle repaired.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Engine · IL

The consumer slowed vehicle down from 65 MPH and heard a knocking noise coming from under the hood. This caused the vehicle to stall. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic, and was informed that noise was coming from the engine. The mechanic then loosened o rings to stop the noise and stalling, but the noise and the stalling continued. The stalling occurred whenever the vehicle had to slow down or stop for any reason. *ak

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Engine, Tires · IL

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2004 · Engine · 33,110 miles · WA

This problem exists every time the car is driven. After driving the car with various drive times, stopping and allowing the car to sit for approx 25-30 mins then trying to drive the car again it stalls out and dies in 2-7 of driving. In most case the car has died in the middle of intersections and on the freeway. It usually take 1-2 minutes to restart it before it will run. The car has been to the dealership numerous times since september '03 and on the last trip to the dealer, they now acknowledge that there is a problem and have not been able to find what is causing it. My car has now been there for two weeks, and they still have it. They replaced the map sensor, but it has not fixed the problem. I am afraid of causing an accident if my car were to stall and die in traffic.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Engine · 28,600 miles · IL

While driving vehicle stalled because the exhaust system snapped at the manifold. Also, when starting vehicle made a loud noise until it warmed up.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Engine · GA

Stalling problems. While driving engine will stop running. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recalls.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Fuel system · AZ

At 35-40mph and with no warning, engine stalled, could have caused an accident. Dealer notified. *ak consumer found that the problem was with the connector at the fuel injector, the connectors contact had slightly opened, consumer closed some of the contacts and now the engine runs well.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Engine · IL

Bolt broke in the engine, damaging crankshaft/ water pump, and timing chain. Also, vehicle would stall when driving. Contact chevrolet, and chevrolet told to take it to dealership.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Engine · NJ

When pulling out or traveling at low speeds engine will stall. This defect typically occurs during warm to hot weather on a frequent basis. Dealership informed consumer that vehicle is not being driven enough, and that gas could have been contaminated .*ak consumer states throttle and distribution cap were sprayed and fuel injection cleaner was used frequently, consumer also states a new air filter was put in.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

Vehicle stalls when starting from a complete stop. Vehicle sometimes does not start. Sometimes goes away for a couple of days, then comes back. Contacted dealer, and dealer tuned up vehicle to fix problem. But, problem still occurs. *ak the manufacturer had agreed to replace the fuel injection harness free of charge.