The most-reported Metro run is 2C1MR5228W6 (1998 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Structure problems make up 33% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 1 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet Metro has 8 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 63% of every Metro complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C1MR5228W6•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2C1MR2228W6•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2C1MR5220W7•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2C1MR2225X6•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 2C1MR5222X6•••••• | 1999 | — | 1 | |
| 2C1MR2264Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2C1MR5225Y6•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 2C1MR5220Y6•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet Metro the gap between build years is 1×: a 2000 car draws 1 complaints per run, a 1998 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2000 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 1998 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Chevrolet Metro owners report: Structure, 3 of 8 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — |
The Metro against its rivals
The Metro draws 1 complaints per production run; the Toyota Tercel 1.4. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Metro | 8 | 8 | 12.5% | |
| Toyota Tercel | 205 | 150 | 25.9% |
How serious were they
Of the 8 reports on the Chevrolet Metro, 12.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Chevrolet Metro | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 8 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (12.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (12.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 116% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chevrolet Metro share of that is 8 complaints over 8 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chevrolet Metro VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 8 NHTSA complaints from 8 Metro runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Metro production run has the most complaints?
2C1MR5228W6, a 1998 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Metro run has 1.
Which Metro years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 1 complaints per run and 1998 lightest at 1.
Does the Metro get more complaints than the Toyota Tercel?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the Metro against 1.4 for the Toyota Tercel.
How many Metro complaints involve a crash?
12.5% of 8 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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