1996 GEO Metro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 GEO Metro, 5% of the 88 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.
“While travelling on highwat at 50 or more the right wheel axle came off vehicle, causing loss of control. Was able to get vehicle off to the side of the road without any incident or injury. Can NHTSA provide infromation on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #850648, filed 1999-10“Vehicle's speedometer & odometer not working correctly due to a malfunctioning of computer chip. Would register a different speed or mileage. Engine light stays on. Dealer replaced odometer/speedometer, but not computer chip component.”
NHTSA complaint #822066, filed 1998-03“Seat on passenger's side rocks and has globs of lubricant under the seat. Also gears do not shift properly/muffler is rusted/side defrosters do not function properly and vehicle slides in rain with no traction on tires.”
NHTSA complaint #508798, filed 1997-09Transmission 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 1996 GEO Metro
28 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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