1999 GEO Metro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 26%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 GEO Metro, 26% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“Problems with transmission and air conditioner. . The air conditioner failed, the switch that went from low speed to high speed contained free play and only worked on high speed, the consumer was told the compressor failed. The consumer believed the was a defect with the transmission to fail at such low mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10029627, filed 2003-07, 69,000 miles“The local dealer declined to repair the speedometer. On record reported no problems found off the record they told me nothing can be done about it. I feel that by reporting inaccurate speeds because the speedometer needle fluctuates even when going at a constant (same) speed, the driver doesn't know the exact speed he/she is going. The problem with the window for the rear has been repaired 3 times and the sealant (urathane) continues to seep out because of outside temps. The windshield also shows evidence but not as bad as the rear back window. …”
NHTSA complaint #714707, filed 1999-11“1999 Geo Metro consumer question about car repair money. Consumer would to know about a grant for $200 dollars for a car repair since he can not afford to pay it for sure. The consumer stated the cv joint and rear struts needed to be repaired/replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10233889, filed 2008-07Transmission 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 1999 GEO Metro
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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