1997 Geo Metro power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Geo Metro — 17% 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
“Brought car july 11, 2000-dec. 20,2000-transmission replaced-aug. 23, 2002 through sept. 30, 2002-service engine light still on crank sensor seal o-ring replaced, burning oil, has a shake to it when driving and slowing down, and all this happened in the last two years. Mr”
filed Oct 16, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Metro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Metro | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 Metro | 6 | 26% |
| 1998 Metro | 4 | 12% |
| 1996 Metro | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 Metro | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 Metro | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 Metro | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 Metro | 6 | 11% |
| 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.