1999 Chevrolet Metro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Metro years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Metro. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Metro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 188,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 67% | 188,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Metro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
As i was driving on highway i-15 southbound, in san diego, ca, on sunday, february 8, 2015 at 4.40 pm, i heard a puttering / clinking sound from the engine. I sensed something was wrong. I could not increase the speed. I decreased the speed, came on the last (4th lane), toward the shoulder, put my…
1999 chevy metro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle produces dangerously high levels of radiation. *smd the consumer stated she is disabled with ehs(electromagnetic hypersensitivity) and the dangerous high levels of radiation causes damage to her body. The consumer stated she would loose her…
Corrosion of fuel inlet pipe on 1999 chevy metro isl 2 door,must be a very common problem, as it is impossible to find them in junk yards. This is a safety hazard as fuel leaks out of fuel tank and also causes the computer to not function properly. *kb
Other Chevrolet Metro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Metro | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Metro | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Metro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Metro?
Owners most often report engine, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Metro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.