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1992 GEO Storm Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
21%of 77 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 GEO Storm, 21% of the 77 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After I purchased this car on approx. 5/20/2002,I noticed a small rumbling sound accompanied with the smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle.on 9/1/2002 I was stopped at a red light when I heard an enormous rumble I proceededback home approx.2 blocks. …”

NHTSA complaint #766826, filed 2002-09

“Ecm causes engine RPM to increase during warm/hot weather which will not drop to normal when the clutch is engaged unless the throttle is physically moved (blipped). This dangerous as it doesn't always happen and can cause the car to not decelerate when the throttle pedal is lifted. This is not a once a year defect as you ask below; (had to fill in the blocks or I couldn't continue). It is prevalent on all fwd isuzu built automobiles from 1989 through 1994.”

NHTSA complaint #10041723, filed 2003-10

“Vehicle was running badly and alot of exhaust fumes were getting into the cab. When the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, exhaust manifold was found to be cracked. Exhaust manifold cracked in the same area that was once welded. Dealership stated that problem was common. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #845436, filed 1999-08

“When the weather is warm outside, the engine continues to idle fast (1500-1700 RPM) after the throttle is released. It returns to normal after about 10 sec. This would prevent the car from slowing down at lower speeds unless I depressed the clutch.”

NHTSA complaint #738892, filed 2001-01

“The engine blew in the car purchased.tt consumer states engine is no good per manufacturer after use of only 3 years, manufacturer will not replace engine as it is 9000 miles over warranty, there is no prior problem with automobile, consumer stated engine should not have blown after only one time over heating, believes this to be a manufacturer's defect.”

NHTSA complaint #973752, filed 1995-10

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19931425%
19921621%
19912022%
1990716%

Other parts of the 1992 GEO Storm

Electrical system
22 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 GEO Storm

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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