1997 GEO Metro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 GEO Metro, 8% of the 63 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.
“Car would not reach safe starting speed.it would not achive any power even when I put my foot all the way down on the gas pedal. This was a operating hazard when in stop and go traffic. I took my car in to be fixed they said it was my fault the car was not working right they told me it was a maintainance problem. I told them I had a major tune up done.they said it was the fuel filter,that caused the catalitic covertor to fail. They also ajusted the timming belt.this repair was covered by my extended waranty.they told me that since it was my fault I would have to pay the cost of the rental car. …”
NHTSA complaint #707021, filed 1999-05“Vehicle stalls when starting from a complete stop. Vehicle sometimes does not start. Sometimes goes away for a couple of days, then comes back. Contacted dealer, and dealer tuned up vehicle to fix problem. But, problem still occurs. The manufacturer had agreed to replace the fuel injection harness free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #883925, filed 2001-03“At 35-40mph and with no warning, engine stalled, could have caused an accident. Dealer notified. Consumer found that the problem was with the connector at the fuel injector, the connectors contact had slightly opened, consumer closed some of the contacts and now the engine runs well.”
NHTSA complaint #8012627, filed 2002-06“Fuel gauge reads empty when fuel tank is only half to less than half empty. Frightnig when traveling long distances and not sure if you have fuel to get to the next gas station.”
NHTSA complaint #723012, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 GEO Metro
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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