Does the 1990 Geo Metro have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1990 Geo Metro recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Geo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Geo Metro?

39 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1990 Geo Metro recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 Geo Metro. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Geo been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Geo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1990 Geo Metro recalls, newest first

May 24, 1995NHTSA 95V103007466,902 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 23, 1993NHTSA 93V189001356,097 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Summary: Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood is closed.
Consequence: An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hoodfly-up while the vehicle is in motion. This would obstruct the driver's viewand could cause a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM dealers will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (b) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 1990 Geo Metro with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch13
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly6
Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Seat belts › Front › Retractor3
Interior lighting2

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Questions

Does the 1990 Geo Metro have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1990 Geo Metro recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Geo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Geo Metro?: 39 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.