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 1995-10Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 GEO Storm
22 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (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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