Model year record

1992 Geo Storm

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 107 owner complaints on file.

Geo Storm, 1990–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1993 generation. Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

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: frontal15—
Electrical system: ignition: module13—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9—
Unknown or other6—
Vehicle speed control6—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control5—
Electrical system4131,680 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Structure: body: door2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Geo Storm recalls by year

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.