Overview & Reviews

As the market for import automotive brands became dramatically larger in the late 1980s, the Detroit automobile companies created their own import-style sales divisions. In 1989 General Motors introduced its Geo division, which became the most successful of these attempts before the division was discontinued in 1998.

Geo re-badged various GM cars made for world markets. Its most notable success came with the Geo Prizm, a version of the Toyota Corolla then being built cooperatively in a California assembly plant by Toyota and GM. The Geo Metro compact car began life as the Suzuki Swift, while the Geo Tracker sport-utility vehicle was derived from the Suzuki Sidekick. The Geo Spectrum sedan was an Isuzu I-Mark and the Geo Storm coupe was an Isuzu Impulse.

The experiment ended because the Geo division was unable to establish a stronger identity than the brands from which its products were taken. Moreover, GM quickly realized that Geo was simply funneling its brand loyalists into the import brands of other companies.

User Reviews:

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  Luv that Tracker o mine - 1992 Geo Tracker
  By LuvMyTracker - May 2 - 2:00 am

  The Tracker is a great small truck. I have not had a moment of forced down- time. And I have not had to spend a lot of money keeping it running, maybe $5000 in ten years. I had spent nearly that much on other cars over shorter periods. I would (and have) recommend the Tracker to most people who want a small vehicle that can comfortably carry 4 people.

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  MOST RELIABLE FOR THAT LAST 11 YEARS - 1990 Geo Prizm
  By Prizman - May 1 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this car new in 1990. FOr the last 11 years, it has been the most reliable car I have seen. Eleven years later, it has 245675 miles and still going strong, original clutch, roginal transmission!!! I sure got my moneys worth out of this car. I am sure I will get 300Kmi with no problems.

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  92 geo tracker 4wd - 1992 Geo Tracker
  By gltpete - April 29 - 2:00 am

  simple, reliable, but fun? depends. it rides quite rough - but my wife loves it. I enjoy driving it occasionally, not all the time. I belive kids would love it.

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  Spartan, but reliable - 1992 Geo Storm
  By Michael Vuister - April 29 - 2:00 am

  Bit spartan, but reliable, hatchback allows for carrying oversize items. 1.6L engine perky enough to get around nicely. I bought this car because of its excellent used condition not so much because I wanted a Storm, but I have never been sorry. Minus point is that the back seats are not useful, except for little children. I get 35.5 miles/gallon on 87 octane gas.

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  96 geo metro - 1996 Geo Metro
  By gltpete - April 29 - 2:00 am

  When I bought this car, it had 10k mi on it & the balance of warranty. 4 times back to the dealer for a/c. Out of warr.: 2 times in for smaller exhaust fixes to the stainless factory ex. Minor elect. problems. Headliner coming down. Overall, an excellent value if you can deal with a tiny (but very usable)car w/ a tiny engine (1.3L) (40 MPG realtime - my driving). I recommend a manualtrans for power reasons..

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  the purple grape - 1995 Geo Tracker
  By BNWTempest - April 28 - 2:00 am

  My Tracker has been very reliable. Ive enjoyed seven good years and only a few minor automobile repairs. Its a fun car. I have only one complaint and that is that the car isnt the most reliable under strong winds.

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  Tracker - 1992 Geo Tracker
  By Pickupman116 - April 27 - 2:00 am

  I really like the Tracker. Its fun to frive and fun to have. It has plenty of room for the things I need to do. Its a perfect vehical.

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  Fun to Drive Sporty Coupe - 1992 Geo Storm
  By GeoLover - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Bought my Storm used in `94 with 4500 miles. Great runner, and really fun to drive. Now with 125,000 miles, I cringe at the thought of having to replace it someday. Many fond memories from college on...

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  cheap, reliable transport - 1996 Geo Metro
  By Ching Tai - April 25 - 2:00 am

  Reliability is very important to me. I bought this car new in 1996, and drove it eveyday to work and on holidays. My work is only 3 miles from home, so most of the milage come from my _many_ 2,000+ mile weekend trips. During my ~6 years of ownership, I had zero (yep, thats "0") problems. The only things Ive done so far is regular maintenance and changed the tires.

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  Good car for a Geo - 1993 Geo Storm
  By Neo Geo - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Good reliable car, but rust can be a problem. Have had it for five years now, and no major repairs done. However, Ive had it painted three times and rust still comes through. First I thought it was just bad painting, but Ive seen other cars with rust in the same spots, so it could just be bad factory design. Its got good power for a 1.8L car and the suspension is excellent, very tight and responsive. Theres not alot of room in the car but seats two people very comfortably.