Thursday, May 15, 2014
Geo Metro Transmission Problems
The Geo Metro enjoyed popularity since its release in 1989. Geo Metro was released with as a coupe, convertible and sedan with three trim levels. Its fuel efficiency earned it the title Most Fuel Efficient car in America. Some Geo Metros had some issues with the transmission.
Recalls
General Motors issued a recall on the 1997 Geo Metro. The recall went out to owners on September 21, 1998. The 1997 Geo Metros equipped with an automatic transmission contained a faulty neutral safety switch. The shift level appeared to be in park but could be moved without having the key inserted or the shifter being moved. This created a dangerous potential for the vehicle to roll back if parked on an inclined surface. Dealers replaced the shifter assembly to fix the issue.
Signs and Symptoms
Transmission problems manifest in different ways. Low transmission fluid due to a transmission leak is one symptom of a transmission problem. A Geo Metro with low transmission fluid shifts into drive slowly. During driving, gear slippage and rough shifting or failure for the transmission to age are all symptoms of a transmission issue. The check engine light may illuminate if a transmission fault code generates. Using a code retrieval tool, the specific code can be pulled from the vehicles computer. This code will correspond to an error and is useful for a mechanic in transmission diagnosis and repair.
Prevention/Solution
Check the transmission fluid level. Take notice of the fluid color. Brown and burnt-smelling fluid indicates a fluid change is needed. Fluid change intervals correspond to how much a car is driven. More frequently driven vehicles require transmission fluid changes more often. At the first sign of transmission trouble have the engine serviced to avoid further damage and more costly repair.
99 chevy metro transmission lockup and stall when in reverse or mannual shift 1st an 2nd
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