Vehicle recall 98V225001 · September 21, 1998
1997 Geo Metro
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. The shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.
- Consequence
- If the shift lever were to come out of "park" while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.
- Notes
- Owner notification began November 3, 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V225001
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 1998
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 3, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,903
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicles covered
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