NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1996 Geo Metro electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Geo Metro Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 301999

Metro

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Came to stop light and the car wouldn't start back up. Low voltage reading or dim lights.changed alternator in November. Was told that was the way the car was designed, and the alternator was not big enough. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Columbus, IN, USA

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problem #1

Jul 301999

Metro

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle cuts off when stopping at a stop light. The way the vehicle is designed, the alternator is not big enough to hold the A/C and radio. Consumer contacted the dealer.

- Columbus, IN, USA

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