1992 Geo Storm Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1992 Geo Storm, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1992 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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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.
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Geo Storm have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash. Reports cite 14 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 109,393 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a 1992 geo storm 2+2 with a 12 valve motor and a 5 speed manual transmission the car constantly overheats even after entire cooling system was replace. Car stalls, idles eratically due to GM's”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 18, 2003 · Electrical system
“ECM causes engine RPM to increase during warm/hot weather which will not drop to normal when the clutch is engaged unless the throttle is physically moved (blipped). This dangerous as it doesn't alway”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 13, 2003 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Geo Storm. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–26 / 28–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/1.8 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 1992 Geo Storm
How do I know if my 1992 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1992 Geo Storm; 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 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.