How many recalls does the 1990 Geo Metro have?

The 1990 Geo Metro has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Geo Metro has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1990 Geo Metro?

Of 45 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages.

1990 Geo Metro Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1990 Geo Metro has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 822,999 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103007 1995-05-24 466,902 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 93V189001 1993-11-23 356,097 affected

Defect

MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Consequence

AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOODFLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WOULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEWAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

GM DEALERS WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

INTERIOR LIGHTING

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Total complaints45

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While vehicle was being driven at 75 mph, latch on the hood on driver's side broke, causing the hood to fly up and break windshield. Driver was able to pull to shoulder safely. Manufacturer was notified about the problem. Hood and windshield have not been replaced. Consumer believes that there was…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2000-02-20

“Engine is burning oil while driving, and smoke comes out really badly. Driver can't see traffic behind her. Consumer feels unsafe. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-02-01

“Hood latch striker broke after two years. *ak”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · reported 1999-07-07

“Excessive co emmissions. A tsb was issued on this problem.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 1998-08-27

“Received notice (395v10300). Called dealer & set up an appointment. Took vehicle in. Dealer had vehicle for over 2 hours before informing owner they had no parts for vehicle. Would have to get parts from another dealership, if they have any. Not satisfied. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1997-09-10

“Dealer has not honored nhtsa recall 95v-103.007/manufacturer's recall 91c-52, concening seat belt buckle failure since august 10, 1997 up to the present. Consumer has been told on serveral occasions that the kit has not been received, or they would contact consumer when it arrived, need nhtsa's…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1997-08-10

“Structure of the hood assembly latch recall number 93v189001, consumer had the work corrected in aprilof 95 and on feb 27, 1997 when operating the vehicle the hood flew up. *ak”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · reported 1997-02-27

“Head rest failed to provide proper support in accident, causing head injury.”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT · reported 1996-12-21