1989 GEO Metro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 GEO Metro, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On october 8, 2001, the hood of our 1989 Geo Metro flew up and cracked our windshield, destroyed the hood and obscured our vision. After talking with another Geo owner we were told there was a recall on Geo metros for a hood latch defect. When looking at our hood it was evident this is what happened has the spot welds did not hold. I contacted this site first and it appears there was a campaign for this defect. However, when calling the dealer to proceed I was told my car did not come up for a recall in the system. I then contacted GM to further discuss the safety of my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #754390, filed 2001-11“Consumer took car to dealer on 3/15/95 to be repair for recall letter she still don't have car call twice and when down there don't have time to fix her car.”
NHTSA complaint #962699, filed 1995-03Related recalls
- 93V189001Nov 23, 1993Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not…Covers: GEO Metro 1989–1993
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 GEO Metro
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology