1996 Geo Metro electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Geo Metro — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 1, 2005
“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.*ak”
filed Oct 23, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Metro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Metro | 3 | 16% |
| 1997 Metro | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 Metro | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 Metro | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 Metro | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 Metro | 4 | 7% |
| 1991 Metro | 4 | 8% |
| 1989 Metro | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Geo Metro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.