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1992 Geo StormProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 1992 Geo Storm, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Storm median · #2 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7728 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage132kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Geo Storm has problems

77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system221
Engine and engine cooling160
Air bags1514
Vehicle speed control110
Steering41
Power train40
Structure30
Seat belts30
Service brakes, hydraulic21
8 other systems110

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Geo Storm recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 92V-091 · Jul 6, 1992 · 211,306 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Geo.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Storm year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Storm median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Geo Storm safety ratings

1992 Geo Storm 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Storm owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 1992 GEO STORM 2+2 WITH A 12 VALVE MOTOR AND A 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION THE CAR CONSTANTLY OVERHEATS EVEN AFTER ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM WAS REPLACE. CAR STALLS, IDLES ERATICALLY DUE TO GM'S FAULTY ECM INSULATIVE SPRAY. AND JUST RECENTLY LOSS OF REAR TAIL LAMPS AND DASH LAMPS. BRAKE…
Complaint 10047090 · Nov 18, 2003 · 131,680 miles
CAR IDLES ERRATICALLY, IT ALSO IDLES ABOVE 2000 RPM SOMETIMES IT LACKS POWER AND SOMETIME IT DOES NOT. THE CAR STALLS WHILE AT IDLE, OR SOMETIMES IT PUMPS GAS IRREGULARLY CAUSING A PULSING.....*JN
Complaint 10018616 · May 13, 2003 · 5,000 miles
ECU CAUSING ERRATIC IDLE IN MY 1992 GEO STORM. IT IS WORSE IN WARM WEATHER. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO A TRAIN WHEN R.P.M JUMPED UP TO OVER 2000 RPM. SINCE IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC IT LURCHED FORWARD. GM SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF INSULATING SPRAY CONTRACTING CAUSING SHORTS IN ECU. MY CAR HAS SHUT…
Complaint 10016581 · Apr 27, 2003

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