Chevrolet Metro Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet Metro (1998–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Metro model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 90,500 | 0 | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure4 67%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Air bags1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “On march 3rd 2018 I started my vehicle in stationary position parked and my airbags deployed when I receive no warning or lights on about it I was not hit by another vehicle nor was I driving. I was parked in a parking structure in los angeles. I received injury to my face and wrist. My glasses were broken due to the impact”
NHTSA complaint #11076129, filed 2018-03, 188,756 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology