1992 Geo Storm
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Geo Storm. Newest first.
The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
Risk and remedy
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 driver's side air bag.
Remedy
A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.
Owner complaints
77 complaints17 involved a crash16 injuries2 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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 turning and hazard lamps still work. All fuses and relays are good. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Unknown or other
Ecm causes engine rpm to increase during warm/hot weather which will not drop to normal when the clutch IS engaged unless the throttle IS physically moved (blipped). This dangerous as it doesn't always happen and can cause the car to not decelerate when the throttle pedal IS lifted. This IS not a…
Ecm causes engine rpm to increase during warm/hot weather which will not drop to normal when the clutch IS engaged unless the throttle IS physically moved (blipped). This dangerous as it doesn't always happen and can cause the car to not decelerate when the throttle pedal IS lifted. This IS not a once a year defect as you ask below; (had to fill in the blocks or I couldn't continue). It IS prevalent on all FWD isuzu built automobiles from 1989 through 1994. *la
- Electrical system
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
- Electrical system
Faulty ecu in my car cause erratic idle, misfiring, and electrical shorts in my car as well as other owners of this vehicle. please have the problem corrected. *jb *scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******734340
- Electrical system
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…
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 off in traffic causing traffic jams also. please make gm recall these cars for ecu repair before some one gets killed. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The car shut off with no warning at various times. the vehicle was taken to several mechanics and the problem could not be determined. the last incident happened 4/22/03. *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring · Tires
For well over a year now, my 1992 geo storm-4 cyl., has exhibited rpm's above 2000 when idling at a stop when the ambient temperature IS above 60 degrees f. I must keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to the floor since the auto. Transmission wants to engage. this symptom also causes my vehicle to…
For well over a year now, my 1992 geo storm-4 cyl., has exhibited rpm's above 2000 when idling at a stop when the ambient temperature IS above 60 degrees f. I must keep the brake pedal firmly pressed to the floor since the auto. Transmission wants to engage. this symptom also causes my vehicle to act as if it IS engaged in cruise control, accelerating to about 30 mph, once the brake pedal IS released. cruise control was not option installed in the car at purchase. I have come to realize this IS also a problem with isuzu's, (the geo storm engine IS an isuzu product), all due to the failure of the insulative spray on the ecm. I certainly hope the manufacturers can be held responsible for fixing this potentially dangerous condition.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving, consumer applied the brakes and vehicle went into neutral and all rpm dropped and vehicle shut off. Dealer states that they can not repair vehicle because it IS older than 10 years. please provide additional information. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
After I purchased this car on approx. 5/20/2002,I noticed a small rumbling sound accompanied with the smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle.on 9/1/2002 I was stopped at a red light when I heard an enormous rumble I proceededback home approx.2 blocks. I then put thecar up on car ramps and saw…
After I purchased this car on approx. 5/20/2002,I noticed a small rumbling sound accompanied with the smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle.on 9/1/2002 I was stopped at a red light when I heard an enormous rumble I proceededback home approx.2 blocks. I then put thecar up on car ramps and saw the pipe from the manifold to theconverter was in good shape except at the flange by the manifold it was sheared (no rust)i then inspected the exhaust manifold and discovereda 5 inch crack.i then called repair shops ,they tell me this IS constant on all geo,s I called 30 used auto parts yards they tell me all geo exhaust manifolds crack and there are none to be found.as this IS an exhaust and potentialy fatal flaw I will await your response before writing the newspapers.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Vehicle speed control
Rpms rev up and down... Car dies... Insulative spray that manufacturer uses on the computer shinks and contracts with changing temperatures and breaks the solder at the computer causing misfires at idle and thoughout all driving speeds and ranges, engine revving up and down, engine dying, and rpm…
Rpms rev up and down... Car dies... Insulative spray that manufacturer uses on the computer shinks and contracts with changing temperatures and breaks the solder at the computer causing misfires at idle and thoughout all driving speeds and ranges, engine revving up and down, engine dying, and rpm holding at 2000 rpm gm knows about the fault in there computers...they refuse to fix it at their expense... They used this spray on insulators on 85-93 delco computers... They use a new spray on 95 and up, but don't on factory reconditionerd ecu's prior to 1995. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Causes motor to rev high when hot and die at idle when hot has caused an over heating problem before. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Fauly ecu in my car cause erratic idle, misfiring, and electrical shorts in my car as well as other owners of this vehicle. please have the problem corrected.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The faulty ecu component on my car has again made my car to stall, but this time I was in a bad situation, w/the engine stalling out I had no power steering and power brakes, thus causing me to drive into a 10FT deep ditch. as metioned before, this has not been the only time my car has stalled…
The faulty ecu component on my car has again made my car to stall, but this time I was in a bad situation, w/the engine stalling out I had no power steering and power brakes, thus causing me to drive into a 10FT deep ditch. as metioned before, this has not been the only time my car has stalled due to this problem (ie in the middle of busy intersections and so forth) this IS a very dagerous defect that, izuzu uand nhtsa are aware of, I'm hoping that this incident along w/the many others IS enough for nhtsa to correct the problem . Thank you. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The front of the vehicle was hit due to a motorist who failed to yield the right of way, drivers air bag deployed without air, causing consumer to sustain injuries, consumer continues to be under doctors care, another person was injured in the accident as well. *slc
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
I apologize if some of my data entry seems illogical. my ecm was bad since the first day I purchased my used geo storm gsi. I had every erratic idle/driveability problem possible. When pulling up to lights the car would idle at 3000 rpms. in traffic, t. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
This ecu has been the culrpit in an idle problem. Car will die at take off, and has this has been th second time replacing one. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving an accident occurred. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. They did not have any air in them. injuries occurred. Please provide any further information.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving an accident occurred. However, vehicle had been in a previous accident which was never reported to consumer. upon impact, air bags deployed, but did not have air in them due to previous accident. driver sustained injuries. Please provide any furhter information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Many people I know have this same computer problem. Please help us fix this. Thank you. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Engine runs erratic times even after tuneup,highrevs, power surges,and stalling. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Erratic idle, idle revving and dropping, engine dying or stalling for no reason with no trouble codes. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine IS idling erratic (high then low), idle dipping then engine dying, not wanting to start but no trouble lights or codes.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Ac delco used a insulative spray on the circuit boards in these ecus/computers which shrinks over time when exposed to warm and cool temperature conditions, such as the normal conditions that an automobile IS subjected to. The shrinking insulative spray contracts and pulls the electronic components from the circuit board, breaking solder connections and causing shorts.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
This car uses the ac delco ignition and fuel system and utilizes ac delco electronic control unit, also sometimes referred to as a ecm or electronic control module). The problem IS that ac delco used a insulative spray on the circuit boards in this car that shrinks over time when exposed to warm…
This car uses the ac delco ignition and fuel system and utilizes ac delco electronic control unit, also sometimes referred to as a ecm or electronic control module). The problem IS that ac delco used a insulative spray on the circuit boards in this car that shrinks over time when exposed to warm and cool temperature conditions, such as the normal conditions that an automobile IS subjected to. The shrinking insulative spray contracts and pulls the electronic components from the circuit board, breaking solder connections and causing shorts. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Service bulletins
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- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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