AI Damage1999 Chevrolet Metro: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Chevrolet Metro filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1 L · petrol · 3 cyl
- 1.3 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I could see some smoke coming pout from beneath the hood of the car. So, I immediately got out of the car, opened the hood. Saw the smoke coming out from the engine area. Of course my check engine light (service engine soon) came on the display too. I finally got it towed to the mechanic.
1999 chevy metro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle produces dangerously high levels of radiation. The consumer stated she is disabled with ehs(electromagnetic hypersensitivity) and the dangerous high levels of radiation causes damage to her body.
Corrosion of fuel inlet pipe on 1999 chevy metro isl 2 door,must be a very common problem, as it is impossible to find them in junk yards. This is a safety hazard as fuel leaks out of fuel tank and also causes the computer to not function properly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Metro has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Metro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), rust, corrosion (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Metro?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Metro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.