1998 Chevrolet Metro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 injuries
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- Air bags
On march 3RD 2018 I started my vehicle in stationary position parked and my airbags deployed when I receive no warning or lights on about it I was not hit by another vehicle nor was I driving. I was parked in a parking structure in los angeles. I received injury to my face and wrist. My glasses were broken due to the impact
- Structure › Body
1998 chevy metro frame rusts out and causes control arm to break away my chevy metro both sides rotted and the control arms broke away if this happen while I was driving I could have been hurt contacted chevy and they pretty much said sorry so unless I want to spend thousands to fix my car I have to buy a new one if gm can take my money they need to stand by there product like ford does. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro lsi. The contact stated that the vehicle had an excessive amount of rust on the frame. The contact also stated that the tires have fallen apart including the tire wheel frame. The dealer stated that they did not care about this problem and would not offer…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro lsi. The contact stated that the vehicle had an excessive amount of rust on the frame. The contact also stated that the tires have fallen apart including the tire wheel frame. The dealer stated that they did not care about this problem and would not offer any assistance. The contact also says that chevrolet would be at fault if a fatality occurred. The failure mileage was 57,000. The current mileage was 59,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
Chevy metro 1998 .car was going 50mph on expressway when brakes were applied,vehicle did not stop but hopped off the freeway to the right. Thought car axle had broke but,later, after being towed to a mechanic was told car cannot be fixed because body separated from the frame! Similar to the person in ohio. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro. while driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the entire passenger side of the vehicle began pulling excessively to the right. he noticed that something fractured underneath the vehicle, which he thought was one of the control arms.…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro. while driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the entire passenger side of the vehicle began pulling excessively to the right. he noticed that something fractured underneath the vehicle, which he thought was one of the control arms. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and it was discovered that the unibody that supports the lower control arm was fractured and detached from the frame. the manufacturer was unable to assist since there were no recalls available and due to the age of the vehicle. the vin was not accepted by the system. the current and failure mileages were less than 103,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and then immediately restarted automatically. the contact noticed that the vehicle stalled intermittently when the brakes were applied or when switching gears. the dealer was notified on…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet metro. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and then immediately restarted automatically. the contact noticed that the vehicle stalled intermittently when the brakes were applied or when switching gears. the dealer was notified on numerous occasions and they inspected the vehicle, duplicated the failure, but could not determine the cause. the contact also noticed that the vehicle jerked forward while driving at various speeds. she filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 31,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
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