# \#geo **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/geo/334.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Geo Metro Xfi Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624)
**Author:** [@DickM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickM)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624 "2024-08-15T23:32:07Z")
My 92 metro Xfi surges while driving, as if I were pumping the gas pedal. This occurred after I put in a new ignition coil. I read that when a new part is installed, the computer adjusts itself and, while doing so, the… --- ## [$1000 1997 Geo Tracker 123k Mi with a misfire in one cyl?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1000-1997-geo-tracker-123k-mi-with-a-misfire-in-one-cyl/193289)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1000-1997-geo-tracker-123k-mi-with-a-misfire-in-one-cyl/193289 "2023-10-08T15:08:53Z")
Just curious what this fix might look like? Might need a second little commuter car soon. Anyone have experience with this year /model? --- ## [2000 Chevy Tracker will not hot restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-tracker-will-not-hot-restart/142407)
**Author:** [@willi\_153009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willi_153009)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-tracker-will-not-hot-restart/142407 "2020-07-16T02:27:53Z")
Tracker runs perfectly, until it is shut off after a long highway run. Then it will not hot restart. Turns over fine, but no start. If you wait 20 min or so, it starts up and runs fine again. No error codes. It was … --- ## [Sputtering Geo Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-geo-prizm/151360)
**Author:** [@MichaelGervais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelGervais)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-geo-prizm/151360 "2019-10-25T03:37:46Z")
Took my geo prizm 1.6l in for timing belt, and all that gos with it one year ago at 110,000 miles. Car is in excellent condition! Well maintained. After picking it up it just never felt the same, like it was lacking powe… --- ## [Geo Storm Gas Milage Improvement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-storm-gas-milage-improvement/150222)
**Author:** [@periandrew\_158244](https://community.cartalk.com/u/periandrew_158244)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-storm-gas-milage-improvement/150222 "2019-10-09T16:15:04Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum, but I made an account cause I need some help with my friends 1991 Geo Storm He wants to improve the gas mileage on it cause it’s pretty terrible, and he was talking about putting a cold ai… --- ## [1994 Geo Tracker - new ball joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-new-ball-joints/142424)
**Author:** [@RichardDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardDavis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-new-ball-joints/142424 "2019-06-17T17:59:13Z")
These lower replacement balljoint’s for my 1994 Geo Tracker have no grease fittings on them. And it is clearly the sort that needs to be pumped up should i tap them out? --- ## [1994 Geo Tracker - What are these worth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-what-are-these-worth/138110)
**Author:** [@Diana27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diana27)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-what-are-these-worth/138110 "2019-04-16T17:08:32Z")
I have 2 Geo Trackers. One has blown engine the other bought for parts. Both bodies in good shape. Tires good. Upholstery in rebuild one new. Both clear titles. My husband passed last November and now I have no idea what… --- ## [1996 Geo Prizm "Popcorn maker"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-geo-prizm-popcorn-maker/123520)
**Author:** [@PrimzGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrimzGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-geo-prizm-popcorn-maker/123520 "2018-08-27T11:18:57Z")
Hey everyone. So I own a 1996 Geo Primz LSI and my car since Tuesday of this week has been a noise. This noise happens when I accelerate or idle at a light. Hard to describe the noise but sound like a damn popcorn maker… --- ## [1995 Geo Prizm - How long will it last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-prizm-how-long-will-it-last/122621)
**Author:** [@SeanTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanTurner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-prizm-how-long-will-it-last/122621 "2018-08-11T10:58:57Z")
with proper mantaince. how long will my engine last --- ## [Issue after overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-after-overheating/122367)
**Author:** [@Solphilos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solphilos)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-after-overheating/122367 "2018-08-08T02:17:54Z")
Hey guys, new member and desperate for some advice. I was driving to work a few days ago and about 5 miles into my drive my a.c. started blowing hot. Looking at my gauges I saw the temp was as far in the red as it could… --- ## [1991 Geo Metro #- Oil info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-geo-metro-oil-info/121554)
**Author:** [@richardsoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardsoto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-geo-metro-oil-info/121554 "2018-07-24T02:42:45Z")
I have a 1991 geo metro it asks for sg or sg/ cd oil . what does that mean? --- ## [1994 Geo Metro - how important are my frame bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-metro-how-important-are-my-frame-bolts/121091)
**Author:** [@DavidWendels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidWendels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-metro-how-important-are-my-frame-bolts/121091 "2018-07-16T13:34:08Z")
I’ve been told that two frame bolts are missing from under my car but that it’s OK to drive…how concerned should I be? --- ## [Geo storm stalls after 2 hours on hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-storm-stalls-after-2-hours-on-hot-weather/103469)
**Author:** [@Fmontesdeoca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fmontesdeoca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-storm-stalls-after-2-hours-on-hot-weather/103469 "2017-05-03T03:48:54Z")
HI. I got a 91 geo storm. Recently it suffers of stalling after its been driven for a few hours on a hot weather. It starts good and runs well but after a while and around noon it starts to stall when I press the gas p… --- ## [10 minutes to shift into 5th?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-minutes-to-shift-into-5th/97664)
**Author:** [@alxwhittlesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alxwhittlesey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-minutes-to-shift-into-5th/97664 "2016-12-26T19:50:26Z")
Howdy I drive a 96 geo prizm with an automatic transmission. The car is a great commuter and a real work horse except for the fact that its been having a hard time going into 5th gear. Lately on the highway I'll be goin… --- ## [APEppink, Esq](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apeppink-esq/97588)
**Author:** [@apeppink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apeppink)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apeppink-esq/97588 "2016-12-23T15:06:14Z")
Re: CarTalk, Antelope Valley Press, Sun., 12/18/2016, '82 Toyota pickup, R-22 engine I disagree with Ray's answer. I routinely run my vehicles \> 400k miles, tho in time, parts availability can become a problem, even in… --- ## [Geo Tracker Windshield Wipers always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-tracker-windshield-wipers-always-on/96691)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-tracker-windshield-wipers-always-on/96691 "2016-11-26T21:12:40Z")
Hi everyone, here's the situation. I bought my Geo Tracker and the windshield wipers are always on. As long as the wiper motor is connected and the combination switch is attached the wipers are on and do not respond to… --- ## [1997 Geo Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-geo-prizm/93232)
**Author:** [@Nort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nort)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-geo-prizm/93232 "2016-05-13T07:23:12Z")
My Prizm is making a noise that seems to be related to the blower but sounds like it is coming from behind the control panel/radio. Even changes volume and stops with bumps. I am going to check the blower motor motor, bu… --- ## [Maintenance of a 1993 Geo Tracker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-of-a-1993-geo-tracker/90150)
**Author:** [@SydneyAdair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SydneyAdair)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-of-a-1993-geo-tracker/90150 "2015-06-02T17:37:49Z")
Hi All! I have a 1993 Geo Tracker that I recently got as my first car. Its a cute little thing, and from what I've read online it has very positive reviews as far as reliability and such. It currently has 175k miles o… --- ## [94 Geo Tracker won't start still](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-geo-tracker-wont-start-still/89172)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-geo-tracker-wont-start-still/89172 "2015-03-03T06:02:30Z")
I've posted a few times, but am hoping to get some more info. 1.6 L 16V engine won't start, but cranks. I have spark, compression is good, fuel (good fuel), new spark plugs, the crankshaft and camshaft are timed, the d… --- ## [Power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering/84404)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering/84404 "2014-03-31T06:10:58Z")
I have a 1997 geo prizm that locks up the power steering pump mostly in cold weather until the car warms up. It does it itermittenly. What could cause this problem? --- ## [Speedometer wire broken...maybe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-wire-broken-maybe/83962)
**Author:** [@Tracker\_Lover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracker_Lover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-wire-broken-maybe/83962 "2014-03-01T05:17:37Z")
I have a 1997 Geo Tracker (which was not a listed model option - guess I have the only one left on the road). About 4 years ago I was driving and the car began to make a horrible, LOUD whirring vibrating noise and the s… --- ## [1995 Geo Tracker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-tracker/83179)
**Author:** [@TE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TE1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-tracker/83179 "2014-01-16T05:26:36Z")
I purchased a used Tracker May of 2013, mileage @ 65,800, (now about 67,000) considerable amount of those being towed behind a motor home. I also tow the Tracker. Since I've owned it I have replaced the timing belt, wate… --- ## [Engine vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-vibration/81864)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-vibration/81864 "2013-10-21T00:08:09Z")
I have a 95 Geo Metro, automatic, 125K miles, which has suddenly developed a vibration. The car vibrates when hitting around 43-45 mph, at all other speeds it is all very smooth and quiet. I thought it must be in the d… --- ## [91 Prizm misfire post transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-prizm-misfire-post-transmission-replacement/81768)
**Author:** [@91Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/91Prizm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-prizm-misfire-post-transmission-replacement/81768 "2013-10-13T04:18:28Z")
I've got a 91 prizm where on a recent roadtrip the transmission went out on the freeway. While driving 75mph, i heard a quick ping sound, then a quick wheel skip followed by the sound of my transmission turning itself in… --- ## [Manual Geo Prizm won't shift into gear from neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-geo-prizm-wont-shift-into-gear-from-neutral/80691)
**Author:** [@bendgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bendgirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-geo-prizm-wont-shift-into-gear-from-neutral/80691 "2013-08-12T22:07:15Z")
1993 Geo Prizm with some odd 275,000 miles on it. Was at a stop sign, in first gear, and gave the car some gas. Very quickly it jumped out of first gear and stopped moving abruptly. Tried to get it back in first gear … --- ## [91 Geo storm - No power at high RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-geo-storm-no-power-at-high-rpm/80724)
**Author:** [@StormDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StormDave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-geo-storm-no-power-at-high-rpm/80724 "2013-08-05T07:11:12Z")
The current symptoms of this car is no power past 3k RPM. Even with the clutch pressed in (or in neutral) I cannot rev past 4k. What I've done so far. New- Plugs wires coil distributor rotor cap fuel filter Compress… --- ## [Prism killer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prism-killer/78596)
**Author:** [@redjohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redjohn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prism-killer/78596 "2013-04-10T23:40:59Z")
my son owns a 97 Geo Prism with about 95K miles on it. A few weeks ago he was involved in a fender bender (relatively minor, the other driver's fault, still driveable) and recently took the car in to have the right fron… --- ## [89 Geo Tracker Keeps Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-geo-tracker-keeps-dying/77150)
**Author:** [@harrisgk3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisgk3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-geo-tracker-keeps-dying/77150 "2013-02-05T09:22:44Z")
I have a Geo Tracker with 120,000 miles. it starts without hesitation but idles a little high until warmed up. the problem is that it keeps dying without any warning. when it dies it smells like it has flooded. it takes … --- ## [Constant Velocity Joint on a 1990 Geo Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-velocity-joint-on-a-1990-geo-prizm/75624)
**Author:** [@RichP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichP)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-velocity-joint-on-a-1990-geo-prizm/75624 "2012-11-26T23:36:23Z")
Hello, I'm working on my 1990 Geo Prizm which was in a minor accident. The right front strut was bent and the insurance adjuster from the driver that hit me said he was sure the steering knuckle would be bent if the st… --- ## [Screeching noise before car has warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-noise-before-car-has-warmed-up/75356)
**Author:** [@bendgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bendgirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-noise-before-car-has-warmed-up/75356 "2012-11-08T00:35:53Z")
My 1993 Geo Prizm (with 275,000 miles on it) makes an awful high pitched screeching noise when I first start my car in the morning. The noise goes away once I am in second or third gear and is completely gone when my ca… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/geo/334.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=geo)