Upon finding out that the is a recall call on my 1990 geo storm that affect the seat seat belts and air bag the manufacture and dealership both refused to rush the parts needed to affect the repairs and told me that if I wished to drive the car with all the retraint systems in the front under recall it was my own problem and they wouldn't even ship the parts by air. My safety isn't worth air frieght. The car is illegal to operate on the streets with defective seatbeltsl this safety recall is in my opinion not being dealt with in a timely matter to insure my safety .
The worst 1990 Geo Storm problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags10
- Electrical9
- Engine7
- Steering6
- Acceleration5
- Seat belts5
- Seats3
- Suspension3
- Body2
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Geo Storm
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103007 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
- Risk
- Fracturing of the steering wheel hub can decrease thedriver's control of the vehicle and could reduce the crash protection of thesteering system and the driver's side air bag.
- Remedy
- A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.
Recall number 92V091001 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- When using front seatback release levers to tip front seatback forward to gain entry to, or exit from , the rear seat, it is possible to insert a finger into the seatback hinge mechanism.
- Risk
- This could result in the finger being pinched andpossibly seriously injured.
- Remedy
- Repair to prevent condition that would permit finger injury.
Recall number 89V203000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1990 Geo Storm
Defect investigations
Steering column loosening
There is no summary currently available
PE95035
Seat belt buckles failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95014
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Geo Storm 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Geo Storm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-26 | 28-33 | 24-29 |
What 1990 Geo Storm owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Some one should fix the problem so I can buy a new ECM.
The wire connecting to the pawl, which is connected to the manual lever to the pawl opposite the lever appears to be engaged but is only partually engaged, when an accident occurs the partial engagement is pulled out by the unengaged side resulting in the entire seat to slide forward, as a result the occupant's sustains lower leg or foot injuries in offset frontal crashes. Nlm
I have already had the pick-up coil and ignitor module replace at 132,563 miles. Now beginning before 189,000 miles and after the problems with the car not starting (cold or hot) are starting to happen again. Yesterday, 4/17/2001 the car would not start I.
The 1990 geo storm (auto) will not only stall, but is starting to accelerate unintentionally. The car also seems to stall in relativly tight turns. My main problem is the hesitation and surging/acceleration. I have heard through internet news groups that their is a defective ECM component on this car and that this defect was communicated to chevy/geo dealers through its technical literature. So far, I am spending hundreds of dollars on repairs that will not solve the problem. If the dealers know about the defective ECM, what kind of recourse can I take to have it repaired and/or receive my money back for the unneeded repairs. If the car continues to do this, it can become a hazard.
Clutch cables were threaded through firewall. Overtime usage of clutch would cause cables to rip through firewall. Problem has happened twice, and has been repaired twice.
I was asking around about why my car idles funny and I was pointed to your page I have to keep my foot on the brake to keep the car from accelerating even though my foot is not on the peddle also when I start the car it wants to hover at about 2,000 RPM and when I drop the car in gear it surges and then drops to around 1,500 RPM I also feel as though I have to stand on the brakes sometimes when it is doing this to keep it from rolling.
While traveling about 65mph on highway speedometer dropped to zero and vehicle just shut off. Without prior warning. Then, he realized that vehicle wouldn't respond. Vehicle had to be towed. *ak consumer states ignition module had to be replaced.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer had to hold the brakes so that vehicle would slowdown. Also, consumer smelled gasoline coming though the vent area.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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Questions about the 1990 Geo Storm
Is the 1990 Geo Storm reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 1990 Geo Storm, fewer than a typical Storm model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Geo Storm?
Airbags, with 10 complaints. Next is electrical (9).
How many recalls does the 1990 Geo Storm have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, air bags and seats.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Geo Storm get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Geo Storm range from 24 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-26 city and 28-33 highway.
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