1992 GEO Metro Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“I was traveling at 65 MPH on an expressway, in the fast lane, when the hood latch broke, causing the hood to pop up and completely block my vision of the road. There was no prior indication of a potential problem with the hood latch. I was very lucky to avoid a collision and to gradually work the car over to the right shoulder. The hood is now temporarily tied down with rope and a rubber strap. I am the second owner of this vehicle, having purchased it from a friend who bought it new. Have you received any other reports of hood latch defects for this make/model?”

“Hood assembly repaired as per recall, but bolts have detached from hood and latch is not secure, have bungi-corroded hood to car frame, but continue to not drive care over 30mph.”

“While driving in rain and all of a sudden windshield wiper assembly fell off. Also, rear hatchback door was not able to stay open. Contacted manufacturer.”

“Previously reported problem; having difficulty obtaining dealer repairs of the recalled part and, especially, the parts broken as a direct result of the hood latch failure at 70 MPH. The dealer, with multiple prompts from the chevrolet corporate complaint dept, have agreed to only fix the hood latch - they will only repair the dented hood and broken windshield after one of their 'factory reps' agree to it. They cannot give any concrete date when this person will be in town, but they, ...will call when he gets in . Meanwhile, I don't have a car to drive! …”