NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Prndl) Problems

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1997 Geo Metro transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Geo Metro Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 212001

(reported on)

Metro

  • miles

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

After the lever is released from park and put into reverse to backup the automatic transmission can easily slide into neutral and slide into drive without ever having to touch the button. Nlm

- Redford, MI, USA

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problem #1

Nov 071998

Metro

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A couple of months back consumer complained to the dealer about the gear shift lever being able to move into gear while the vehicle is not on, or not applying the brakes. Consumer was told that this is normal operation. Currently, consumer has received a recall notice about the same problem. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Port Charootte, FL, USA

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