1998 Chevrolet Metro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Metro years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Metro. That is the most of any Metro model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 90,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Metro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 67% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 188,756 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Metro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On march 3rd 2018 i started my vehicle in stationary position parked and my airbags deployed when i receive no warning or lights on about it i was not hit by another vehicle nor was i driving. I was parked in a parking structure in los angeles. I received injury to my face and wrist. My glasses…
1998 chevy metro frame rusts out and causes control arm to break away my chevy metro both sides rotted and the control arms broke away if this happen while i was driving i could have been hurt contacted chevy and they pretty much said sorry so unless i want to spend thousands to fix my car i have…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro lsi. The contact stated that the vehicle had an excessive amount of rust on the frame. The contact also stated that the tires have fallen apart including the tire wheel frame. The dealer stated that they did not care about this problem and would not offer…
Chevy metro 1998 .car was going 50mph on expressway when brakes were applied,vehicle did not stop but hopped off the freeway to the right. Thought car axle had broke but,later, after being towed to a mechanic was told car cannot be fixed because body separated from the frame! Similar to the person…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro. While driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the entire passenger side of the vehicle began pulling excessively to the right. He noticed that something fractured underneath the vehicle, which he thought was one of the control arms. The…
Other Chevrolet Metro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Metro | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Metro | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Metro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Metro?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Metro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Metro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Metro model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.