1997 GEO Metro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 GEO Metro, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“I helped my mother in law purchase a new 1997 Geo Metro from a dealer in 1997. I am dissatified with the quality of the paint job. The paint is wearing off the trunk of the vehicle and appears to also be happening on the hood. In addition the chrome paint has worn off the wheel covers last year. We have maintained this car, washing , waxing etc as we have all our other vehicles so I don't believe improper maintenace is the cause. Is there any financial help available to remedy this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10052774, filed 2004-01, 42,000 miles“Bumper is pealing. Took to the dealer and they said that it had not been repainted, dealer said if consumer had bought the car from rick hendricks chevrolet she wouldn't would have to pay for bumper repairs. But, since she bought it some where else she would to have to pay.”
NHTSA complaint #853135, filed 1999-11“While the vehicle was parked, it started to roll back with the vehicle being turned off, and the emergency brake up. Contacted dealer. The vehicle jumped a parking block and hit a fence, which hit the windshield, cracking it. The vehicle went under the fence and the fence scratched the vehicle from the front to the back. It damaged the front bumper, front lights, hood, fender, vent screen, left wiper arm, right to left wipers, lift gate, rear lights, and possible suspension damage. The total estimate is 3026.15.”
NHTSA complaint #8015939, filed 2002-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 14% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
| 1993 | 12 | 24% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 8 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1997 GEO Metro
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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