1997 Geo Metro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Geo Metro, and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 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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Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. The shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Geo Metro have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,215 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 inform”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
“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 ap”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2005 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Geo Metro. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–40 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26–37 / 31–44 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 3/4 cyl, 1/1.3 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 1997 Geo Metro
How do I know if my 1997 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Geo Metro; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 98V225001).
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.