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Chevrolet MetroModel year report

1998 Chevrolet Metro Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
35 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl FWD · 33 city / 39 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine cooling (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “1998 chevy Metro frame rusts out and causes control arm to break away my chevy Metro both sides rotted and the control arms broke away if this happen while I was driving I could have been hurt contacted chevy and they pretty much said sorry so unless I want to spend thousands to fix my car I have to buy a new one if GM can take my money they need to stand by there product like ford does.”

NHTSA complaint #10376488, filed 2011-01, 110,000 miles

Air bags: “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 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Metro. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and then immediately restarted automatically. The contact noticed that the vehicle stalled intermittently when the brakes were applied or when switching gears. The dealer was notified on numerous occasions and they inspected the vehicle, duplicated the failure, but could not determine the cause. The contact also noticed that the vehicle jerked forward while driving at various speeds. She filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The purchase date was unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10214528, filed 2008-01, 31,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 57,000 and 110,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2517%25–5017%50–7517%75–10033%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200820092010220112018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1998 Chevrolet Metro version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Metro FWD1.0L 3-cyl5-speed manual364440$1,700
Metro FWD1.3L 4-cyl5-speed manual333935$1,900
Metro FWD1.3L 4-cyl3-speed automatic263128$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Metro

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1998690,5000—35—Not enough data

All Chevrolet Metro model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Metro have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Metro is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 1998 Chevrolet Metro been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Chevrolet Metro get?

The EPA rates the 1998 Chevrolet Metro (Metro, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 35 mpg combined, 33 city and 39 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Metro reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,500 miles and the middle half falls between 57,000 and 110,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.