2001 GEO Metro Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 GEO Metro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 GEO Metro. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 53 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The vehicle started off in third gear. The dealer did not specify what components of the automatic transmission had to be replaced. Also, rear defroster stopped operating, causing poor visibility to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10045011, filed 2003-10Air bags: “Dt: a 2001, Geo, Metro. Contact's vehicle was involved in an accident, it was hit in the rear. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10125519, filed 2005-06Brakes: “Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and another vehicle cut him off. Consumer applied brakes to slow down, and lost control of vehicle. Then, he hit center divider. He was injured slighly. He will contact manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #874732, filed 2000-11Equipment: “I bought a 2001 chevrolet Metro for my daughter in june of 2002 with a 3 year or 35,000 mile warranty carrying forward with the purchase. At the time the odometer read 33,374. The air conditioner did not work in june of 2003 and the compressor had to be replaced with a bill of $1,156.63. The car mileage was slighly over 35,000 so was out of warranty. On may 8, 2004 (less than 1 year later), the air conditioner does not work again. The compressor is fine but now there are leaks at two lines high and low. The price to fix this problem is $750. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074530, filed 2004-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 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. 53 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get…
- 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.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
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 2001 GEO Metro have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 GEO Metro as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 GEO Metro is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2001 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.
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.