1991 Geo Storm Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1991 Geo Storm, and owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1991 Geo Storm
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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Air bags
The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
Remedy: A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Geo Storm have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,033 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 geo storm. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while sitting at a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, they were unable to repair the vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2014 · Engine
“7 months and 5 replacement ecus on my 1991 geo storm gsi, and still has dangerous issues of stalling on highway and when pulling out into traffic. The problem is that between 1985 and 1995, AC delco u”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Geo Storm. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–28 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–26 / 29–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Geo Storm model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Geo Storm model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Geo Storm | 3 | 45 |
| 1991 Geo Storm | 2 | 90 |
| 1992 Geo Storm | 1 | 77 |
| 1993 Geo Storm | 0 | 56 |
| 1995 Geo Storm | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1991 Geo Storm
How do I know if my 1991 Geo Storm 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 Storm; 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 92V091001).
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.