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Fuel systemPart report

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 2000-05

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199929%
199758%
199611%
199522%
199423%
199312%
199224%
199124%
198927%

Other parts of the 1997 GEO Metro

Engine cooling
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology