1997 Geo Metro

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #98V225001September 21, 199832,903 vehicles affected

  power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch

  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.

  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.

Other model years

• 1989 27
• 1990 39
• 1991 50
• 1992 54
• 1993 50
• 1994 68
• 1995 109
• 1996 88
• 1997
• 1998 33