2000 GEO Metro Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 35,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 GEO Metro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2000 GEO Metro. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and brakes (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags5 26%
- Electrical system3 16%
- Brakes2 11%
- Equipment2 11%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Suspension2 11%
- Steering1 5.3%
- Tires1 5.3%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a rain slicked road, the vehicle hydroplaned into the rear of another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. There was pre braking prior to the impact. The contact was wearing a seatbelt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was driven to a body repair shop. The manufacturer was not alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10165794, filed 2006-08, 35,000 milesElectrical system: “The window defrost blower motor fails to work after starting the car. Also the rear window electric defrost fails. This could lead to impaired visibility during winter or rain conditions when the windshield fogs or ices up. There is an apparent short in the ignition switch causing this. After engaging the starter, the ignition switch fails to return to the proper position for the above accessories to work. The driver must jiggle the key and ignition switch backwards to almost the off position to restore power to the blower motor and rear defrost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128153, filed 2005-07Brakes: “Regular driving wheel came off...rear I bought this car from my son that owned it 2 yrs. From 37000 mi...it now has 52000. The wheel falling off happened to my son. The car now needs rear wheel bearing assembly...nothing to do with wheel falling off...normal wear. This vehicle has the rear wheel, spindle, bearing and drum assembly as the 1995 recalled Metro hchbc w/o ABS. Gm says is has the updated assembly. I order and they send the parts. The bearing hub drum assembly are now separate in the updated version. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142063, filed 2005-11Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 36,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 GEO Metro in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492…
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has…
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10247552Dec 12, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…
Other model years of the GEO Metro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 19 | 35,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 23 | 69,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 54,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 63 | 30,925 | 1 | — | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 88 | 116,000 | 0 | — | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 109 | 108,000 | 1 | — | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 68 | 62,506 | 0 | — | 40 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 50 | 146,521 | 1 | — | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 54 | 99,500 | 1 | — | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 50 | 71,800 | 2 | — | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 39 | — | 2 | — | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 27 | 68,000 | 2 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All GEO Metro model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 GEO Metro have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2000 GEO Metro as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 GEO Metro is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2000 GEO Metro been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 GEO Metro reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,500 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 36,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.