1992 GEO Metro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 54 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 GEO Metro, 11% of the 54 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When shifting gear from first to second transmission will lock up in first. It will happen when stopping and then starting to proceed. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #848333, filed 1999-09“While turning into driveway at approx. 5mph, the bolt which held ball joint broke, caused axel to detach, transmission fluid to leak out and right front fell off, hitting right front fender”
NHTSA complaint #802167, filed 1996-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 6 | 26% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 17% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 GEO Metro
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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