Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 GEO Storm

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 109 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V103007

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
466,902
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-24
Owners notified
1996-05-17

Defect description

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V091001

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
211,306
Reported to NHTSA
1992-07-06
Owners notified
1992-07-16

Defect description

THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal13—
Electrical system: ignition: module13—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control12—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe8—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8—
Electrical system: ignition6—
Air bags3—
Unknown or other3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Structure: body: hood2—
Electrical system186,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—

The 1990 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.