1997 GEO METRO Recall
- Campaign:
- 98V225001 on 10/06/1998
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1996 - 03/30/1997
- Affected:
- 32,903
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. the shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.
- Consequence:
- If the shift lever were to come out of "park" while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began november 3, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1997 GEO METRO TSBs (9)
- Bulletin:
- 970801735026
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98052
- Component:
- 103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
- Summary:
- Product recall campaign for vehicles exhibiting a condition whereby the automatic transaxle shift lever appears to be in park, but can easily be moved from the park position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depr
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This 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 calibr
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This 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
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This 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 ce
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This 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 ce
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This 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 ce
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