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CHEVROLET METRO (1990–2001) Manual — Codes, Tyres & Parts
Built 1990–2001 · all production years covered on this single page
1.3L I4 • Gasoline
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Reliabilityn/a
Safety & recallsn/a
Repair cost9.5
Parts & repairability4.1
Maintenance & durabilityn/a
Documentation & support4.4
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Every figure on this Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) uses ACDelco dexos1 5W-30 engine oil. Its battery is group 51R (BCI), rated at 380A cold-cranking amps. It is powered by a 1.3L I4 engine. Its OEM tyre size is 215/55 R16. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
Common problems
Common repairs
Fluids & lubricants
Battery
Fault codes (OBD2)
Dashboard lights
Parts comparator
Accessories & tools
Tyres
Recalls & TSB
Complaints
Workshops nearby
COMMON PROBLEMS
Engine overheatingFREQUENT
Engine temperature over limits — check coolant level, thermostat and radiator.
Related codes: P0217
Oil pressure sensor: low signalFREQUENT
ECU detects insufficient oil pressure — check oil level and sensor.
Related codes: P0522
Insufficient oil pressureFREQUENT
Oil pressure below critical threshold — stop the engine and check immediately.
Related codes: P0524
Engine control module (PCM) faultFREQUENT
Faulty ECU processor — requires specialist workshop diagnosis.
Related codes: P0606
Throttle actuatorFREQUENT
Throttle actuator motor circuit open — loss of throttle response.
Related codes: P2100
COMMON REPAIRS
Front brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
1.0h
€70 – €90
Rear brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
1.0h
€70 – €90
Engine oil change
Difficulty: Easy
0.5h
€35 – €45
ABS Module
Difficulty: Medium
1.6h
€112 – €144
AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS
Prices may vary by area and workshop.
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
OFFICIAL LABOUR TIMES (OLP)
Standard labour hours from a database of 6.6M+ real shop operations, with an indicative labour-cost estimate for your country.
Brakes8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| ABS Module | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| ABS Pump | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| ABS Tone Ring | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Brake Bleed - All Four | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Brake Booster | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Brake Booster Check Valve | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
Cooling8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Bypass Pipe | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Coolant Flush | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Coolant Reservoir | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Cooling Fan Assembly | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Cooling Fan Motor | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Cooling Fan Relay | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
Electrical8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag - Driver | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Airbag - Passenger | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Airbag - Side | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Airbag Module/Computer | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Alternator | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Alternator Belt | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Amplifier | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Antenna | 0.4h | € 18–€ 30 |
Engine8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Position Sensor | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Camshaft R&R | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Connecting Rod Bearings | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Crankshaft R&R | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Cylinder Head R&R | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Cylinder Head Resurface | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Engine Mount - Front | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
Exhaust8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Injection Check Valve | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Catalytic Converter - California | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Catalytic Converter - Direct Fit | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Catalytic Converter - Universal | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Downpipe | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| EGR Cooler | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| EGR Tube | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| EGR Valve | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
Fuel system8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Canister | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| EVAP Purge Valve | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| EVAP Vent Valve | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Fuel Cap | 0.2h | € 9–€ 15 |
| Fuel Filler Neck | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Fuel Filter | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Fuel Filter - In-Tank | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Fuel Injector - Single | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
HVAC8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| AC Accumulator | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| AC Clutch Coil | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| AC Compressor | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| AC Compressor Clutch | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| AC Compressor Oil Add | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| AC Condenser | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| AC Evaporator | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| AC Expansion Valve (TXV) | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
Steering8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Center Link/Drag Link | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Electric Power Steering Module | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Electric Power Steering Motor | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Idler Arm | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Pitman Arm | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Power Steering Fluid Flush | 0.5h | € 22–€ 37 |
| Power Steering Gear Box | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Power Steering Hose - High Pressure | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
Suspension8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Line | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Air Spring/Air Bag | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Air Suspension Compressor | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Air Suspension Height Sensor | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Air Suspension Valve Block | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Ball Joint - Lower | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Ball Joint - Upper | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Ball Joints - Upper and Lower | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
Transmission8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Cable | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Clutch Disc | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Clutch Kit | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Clutch Master Cylinder | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Clutch Slave Cylinder | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Flywheel Resurface | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Kickdown Cable | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
| Neutral Safety Switch | 1.2h | € 54–€ 90 |
WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY
Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.
🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
📋 RECALLS & TSB (0)
No official recall verified for this vehicle in the NHTSA database.
COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK
P0420
P0420
Powertrain
P0171
P0171
Powertrain
P0300
P0300
Powertrain
P0441
EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
Powertrain
P0128
P0128
Powertrain
P0455
P0455
Powertrain
P0700
P0700
Transmission
P0507
Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
Powertrain
P0174
System Too Lean Bank 2
Powertrain
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
P1811
powertrain
HIGHP1884
powertrain
LOWP1875
powertrain
MODERATEP1870
powertrain
HIGHP1860
powertrain
MODERATEP1812
powertrain
CRITICALP1810
powertrain
HIGHP1632
powertrain
HIGHP1629
powertrain
HIGHP1626
powertrain
HIGHP1599
powertrain
MODERATEP1554
powertrain
MODERATEP1517
powertrain
HIGHP1515
powertrain
HIGHP1514
powertrain
HIGHP1483
powertrain
HIGHP1404
powertrain
MODERATEP1380
powertrain
MODERATEP1370
powertrain
MODERATEP1258
powertrain
CRITICAL
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE
53 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
Brake System WarningBrakes
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
ABS WarningBrakes
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
Door Open WarningBody
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)
13 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Metro across model years 1990–2001. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
1 crash report 1 fire 1 injury
Complaints by model year (most reported first)
Model year 19986
Model year 19993
Model year 20003
Model year 19971
Most reported components (all years)
Structure6
Engine2
Electrical System1
Air Bags1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Unknown Or Other1
Sample reports
I PURCHASED A USED 1997 MALIBU ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO. SINCE I HAVE BROUGHT IT I HAVE HAD TO PUT ALOT OF MONEY INTO IT. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE THEFT SYSTEM. IT HAS LEFT ME SITTING QUITE A FEW TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED ABOUT… (MY 1997)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET METRO. WHILE PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SPONTANEOUSLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE… (MY 2000)
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 FUNCTIO… (MY 1999)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET METRO. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE ROCKER PANELS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS EXHIBITED RUST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT T… (MY 2000)
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 1990–2001.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does fault code P0300 mean on the Chevrolet Metro?
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0128 mean on the Chevrolet Metro?
Coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature — thermostat stuck open or faulty This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0011 mean on the Chevrolet Metro?
A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What tyres does the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) use?
The original OEM tyre size for the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) is 215/55 R16. Compatible alternative sizes: ["245/45R19", "155/80R13"]. See the Tyres section on this page to compare offers from the main suppliers.
What is the right battery for the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001)?
The battery specified for the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) is group 51R (BCI), with a cold cranking rating of 410A. See the Battery section on this page for the main cross-references between brands.
What engine oil should I use on the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001)?
The engine oil specification for the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) is ACDelco dexos1 5W-30. Always use the viscosity grade approved by the manufacturer: a different oil can reduce engine protection and void the warranty. Check the change interval in the Maintenance section.
Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001)?
Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.
How often should the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) be serviced?
Routine maintenance for the Chevrolet Metro (1990–2001) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.
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