1990 GEO Metro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 28%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 GEO Metro, 28% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Dealer has not honored NHTSA recall 95v-103.007/manufacturer's recall 91c-52, concening seat belt buckle failure since august 10, 1997 up to the present. Consumer has been told on serveral occasions that the kit has not been received, or they would contact consumer when it arrived, need NHTSA's help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #841380, filed 1999-06“Received notice (395v10300). Called dealer & set up an appointment. Took vehicle in. Dealer had vehicle for over 2 hours before informing owner they had no parts for vehicle. Would have to get parts from another dealership, if they have any. Not satisfied.”
NHTSA complaint #817479, filed 1997-10Related recalls
- 95V103007May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: GEO Metro 1989–1991, Tracker 1989–1991, Storm 1990–1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 16 | 24% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 17% |
| 1991 | 15 | 30% |
| 1990 | 11 | 28% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1990 GEO Metro
16 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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