2001 Geo Metro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Metro years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Geo Metro. That ranks 7th out of 7 Metro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Geo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Geo Metro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Geo 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.
Dt: a 2001, geo, metro. Contact's vehicle was involved in an accident, it was hit in the rear. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
I bought a 2001 chevrolet metro for my daughter in june of 2002 with a 3 year or 35,000 mile warranty carrying forward with the purchase. At the time the odometer read 33,374. The air conditioner did not work in june of 2003 and the compressor had to be replaced with a bill of $1,156.63. The car…
The vehicle started off in third gear. The dealer did not specify what components of the automatic transmission had to be replaced. Also, rear defroster stopped operating, causing poor visibility to the driver. *ak
Vehicle did not have rear defroster. Manufacturer was contacted, consumer was told that was the way the vehicle was manufactured.*ak
The vehicle did not come equipped with a rear defroster. *jb
Other Geo Metro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Metro | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Metro | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Metro | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Metro | 63 | 1 |
| 1996 Metro | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 Metro | 109 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Geo Metro?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Geo Metro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Geo 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.