Most common 2000 Geo Metro problems
Share of the 19 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Geo Metro complaints by model year
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What 2000 Geo Metro owners say
Air bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a rain slicked road, the vehicle hydroplaned into the rear of another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. There was pre braking prior to the impact. The contact was wearing a seatbelt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was driven to a body repair shop. The manufacturer was not alerted.
Consumer states that while at a complete stop the consumer was rear ended at 60-65 MPH and the consumer was pushed into another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer mr
A/C & heater
Vehicle rides really rough and bumpy. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said frame was bent. Also, vehicle stalls when air conditioning is on.
Defroster was inoperative. When turning on defroster it would fog up windows. Contacted dealer.
Electrical system
The window defrost blower motor fails to work after starting the car. Also the rear window electric defrost fails. This could lead to impaired visibility during winter or rain conditions when the windshield fogs or ices up. There is an apparent short in the ignition switch causing this. After engaging the starter, the ignition switch fails to return to the proper position for the above accessories to work. The driver must jiggle the key and ignition switch backwards to almost the off position to restore power to the blower motor and rear defrost. Sometimes, while going down the road the defrost blower motor stops when hitting bumps in the road. In addition to this, my wife once smelled and saw smoke coming from the steering column after trying to start the car. After reading about the NHTSA recall of chev. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Geo Metro a good car?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Metro rates better than average: 58% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Metro at the same age. It is one of the best Metro years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Geo Metro?
The air bags — 5 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the a/c & heater (3) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Geo Metro have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Geo Metro. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Geo Metro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1996 and 1997. See the full Geo Metro years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Geo Metro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 36,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.