1993 Geo Storm Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1993 Geo Storm, and owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1993 Geo Storm. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Geo Storm have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 135,216 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 geo storm. While driving at any speed, the electronic control unit failed and the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not di”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2015 · Electrical system
“Engine idle is erratic, sometimes engine RPM will drop or die when coming to a stop. Fuel consumption is more than its supposed to be. Conditions worsen when in warm weather. After testing, the engine”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 18, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Geo Storm. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–25 / 28–32 |
| 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 1993 Geo Storm
How do I know if my 1993 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.
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.
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.