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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1995 GEO Metro Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
9%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
133,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 GEO Metro, 9% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles.

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.

“Back doors w/child security locks fail to unlock once placed into child protection mode. Doors taken apart and repaired however chevy dealer only sprayed wd-40 into locks. Doors opened once and have not opened for the last 4 monthes.”

NHTSA complaint #10098121, filed 2004-11

“The door latches will not open from the inside. You have to roll down the window to open the door. Consumer states vent was broken, broken strut on rear passenger side, vehicle stalls but not all the time when at a stop and trying to turn leftwas advised by dealer that problem could not be duplicated, and also back door will not open.”

NHTSA complaint #972120, filed 1995-09

“All four doors are unable to open from both sides, inside or outside. Manufacturer notified. Drivers side window will not stay on track. Brake lights would not work due to a short in the multifunction switch.”

NHTSA complaint #898509, filed 2001-10

“Rear door latches don't work. Passenger has to climb over into the front seat to get out the vehicle. Also, the front driver's side door will not open from the inside.”

NHTSA complaint #849021, filed 1999-09

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199929%
199611%
1995109%
1994812%
1993816%
1992713%
19911530%
19901641%
1989622%

Other parts of the 1995 GEO Metro

Air bags
29 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 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