1991 Geo Metro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1991 Geo Metro, and owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1991 Geo Metro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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.
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…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
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.
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Geo Metro have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While getting into the vehicle driver's seat reclined. Dealer was not notified. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2004 · Seats
“The vehicle was involved in a single car collision where both the driver and passenger seat belts became un-buckled, which resulted in the passenger being ejected from the vehicle and killed. Related”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2003 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Geo Metro (Metro LSI, Metro LSI Convertible, Metro XFI). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30–47 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 28–43 / 33–52 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Geo Metro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Geo Metro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Geo Metro | 2 | 27 |
| 1990 Geo Metro | 2 | 39 |
| 1991 Geo Metro | 2 | 50 |
| 1992 Geo Metro | 1 | 54 |
| 1993 Geo Metro | 1 | 50 |
| 1994 Geo Metro | 0 | 68 |
| 1995 Geo Metro | 1 | 109 |
| 1996 Geo Metro | 0 | 88 |
| 1997 Geo Metro | 1 | 63 |
| 1998 Geo Metro | 0 | 33 |
| 1999 Geo Metro | 0 | 23 |
| 2000 Geo Metro | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 Geo Metro | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1991 Geo Metro
How do I know if my 1991 Geo Metro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1991 Geo Metro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Geo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V189001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Geo models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.