GEO Storm Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 268 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the GEO Storm (1990–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1991 has the most, with 90. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (68 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Storm model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 56 | 138,650 | 0 | 1 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 77 | 131,680 | 1 | 1 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 90 | 40,000 | 2 | 1 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 45 | — | 3 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system68 26%
- Engine cooling57 21%
- Air bags47 18%
- Vehicle speed control36 14%
- Steering21 7.9%
- Seat belts16 6.0%
- Other or unknown11 4.1%
- Body and structure10 3.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1993: “On the morning of january 15,2003, my vehicle, (1993 Geo Storm, 1.6l eng, 152k miles), suddenly lost engine power on the freeway. I replaced the ignition module and also the ignition coil. The car started fine after that. Four days later, after a 45 min. Dentist apppointment, my car would not start. After 15 minutes of troubleshooting, it suddenly started. I have been encountering these same problems ever since.”
NHTSA complaint #10003301, filed 2003-01, 152,000 miles1992: “Faulty ecu in my car cause erratic idle, misfiring, and electrical shorts in my car as well as other owners of this vehicle. Please have the problem corrected. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******734340”
NHTSA complaint #10007043, filed 2000-10, 191,498 miles1991: “1992 Geo Storm manual transmission. When engine gets hot ( summer months ) engine idle increases to 2,500 - 3,500 RPM. Must use foot to pull up on accelarator. Car begins to overheat lurches forward. Car also stalls without warning. Heard it has to do with faulty ECM. Very dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10131943, filed 2005-08, 86,000 milesOther GEO models
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. Methodology