1997 Geo Metro engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Geo Metro — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 2, 2005
“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…”
filed Dec 10, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Metro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Metro | 4 | 17% |
| 1998 Metro | 6 | 18% |
| 1996 Metro | 9 | 10% |
| 1995 Metro | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 Metro | 13 | 19% |
| 1993 Metro | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 Metro | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Metro | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 Metro | 4 | 10% |
| 1989 Metro | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.