1991 GEO PRIZM

2 recalls — 50 complaints

10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
12,657 vehicles affected
90V191000 Nov 9, 1990
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.
Remedy: REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.
654 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 GEO PRIZM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND WERE DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE WIRING AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Nov 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 GEO PRIZM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC USED FOR DOOR KNOBS DISINTEGRATED AND WERE INOPERABLE FOR THE PASSENGER DOORS. THE GEAR SHIFT ALSO FRACTURED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE PARTS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Nov 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 GEO PRIZM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CARBON MONOXIDE WAS PRESENT BECAUSE THE MANIFOLD HAD BEEN FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000.
TIRES Sep 17, 2009
1991 GEO PRISM HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, BEFORE HITTING THE MEDIAN WALL. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0738-90.
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 21, 2005
TIRES HAVE BELT SEPARATIONS AND AS WELL AIR BUBBLES WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO BLOW. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED, SHORTLY AFTER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Nov 30, 2001
I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLES /BRAKELIGHT BURNING OUT AFTER A FEW DAYS OF REPLACEMENT. EVERY GEO PRIZM I SEE ON THE ROADS TODAY HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I HATE THE FEAR OF WONDERING WETHER OR NOT THEY BLEW WHILE I'M DRIVING MY VEHICLE. ALSO THE RISK OF GETTING A TICKET FOR SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE May 29, 2001
JAN/01 - DISCOVERED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WAS TOLD BY SALVAGE YARD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GEOS AND THEY CAN'T KEEP MANIFOLDS IN STOCK BECAUSE OF THE FREQUENCY. NEW MANIFOLD INSTALLED TO REPLACE CRACKED ONE. THE NEW ONE CRACKED APPROX. 1-2 MONTHS LATER.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 21, 2001
DOOR HANDLES CONTINUOUSLY BREAK OFF, THUS FAR CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE 3 DIFFERENT DOOR HANDLES REPLACED.*AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Nov 8, 2000
EXHUAST MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT Sep 8, 2000
MISALIGNMENT OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES. YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Sep 8, 2000
RIGHT REAR WINDOW IS VERY HARD TO ROLL UP OR DOWN. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 8, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER ODOR DOES NOT GO AWAY. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT Sep 8, 2000
FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH MISALIGNMENT THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, REPLACE FRONT TIRES ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Sep 8, 2000
TAIL AND HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Sep 8, 2000
TAIL AND HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Sep 8, 2000
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 8, 2000
WINDSHIELD WASHER SPAYERS GOT CLOGGED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Sep 8, 2000
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Sep 8, 2000
BATTERY FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Sep 8, 2000
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Sep 8, 2000
ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES BROKE. YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 18, 2000
DRIVER SIDE LAP SAFETY BELT WILL NOT LATCH/ I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICAL AND I CAN CONTACT THE ORIGINAL OWNER TO FIND OUT THE EXACT DATE OF AND MILEAGE OF FAILURE PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IT IS PERTINATE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 9, 2000
TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, AND VEHICLE HESITATES AND MAKES LOUD NOISES. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 27, 1999
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH HEARD A SOUND & WAS NOT ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE & HIT A POLE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS A RECALL #90V191000. HOWEVER, VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Sep 25, 1999
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED-2 PLACES REPLACEMENT WAS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Sep 24, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 3, 1999
THELEFT REAR SEATBELT WILL NOT UNFASTEN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Mar 8, 1999
TAIL AND HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT Mar 8, 1999
MISALIGNMENT OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES. YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 8, 1999
ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES BROKE. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Mar 8, 1999
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Mar 8, 1999
BATTERY FAILED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Mar 8, 1999
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Mar 8, 1999
WINDSHIELD WASHER SPAYERS GOT CLOGGED. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Mar 8, 1999
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT Mar 8, 1999
FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH MISALIGNMENT THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, REPLACE FRONT TIRES ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Mar 8, 1999
TAIL AND HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 8, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER ODOR DOES NOT GO AWAY. YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Mar 8, 1999
RIGHT REAR WINDOW IS VERY HARD TO ROLL UP OR DOWN. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Mar 3, 1999
AS I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND ATTEMPTED TO FILL UP WITH GAS, MY JACKET SLEEVE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM FLAMES COMING OUT FROM THE TANK. THE TANK NEVER EXPLODED, ADN WE WERE ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH AN EXTINGUISHER.
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 5, 1998
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE. QCAW
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jul 16, 1998
THE DEFECTIVE INTERIOR PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE AND BOTH REAR DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF, MAKING THE DOORS NOT OPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR May 15, 1998
SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK DURING A REAREND COLLISION.
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Apr 20, 1998
EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jan 29, 1998
EHAUST FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE RESULTED FROM A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 3, 1997
UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A VERY LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH HAS A CRACK, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE MANIFOLD. PLASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Mar 25, 1997
RING GEAR ON DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
TIRES Oct 29, 1996
ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR, ALSO ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS; FOUL ODOR ENTERED VEHICLE FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH BROKE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Oct 29, 1996
ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR, ALSO ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS; FOUL ODOR ENTERED VEHICLE FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH BROKE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Oct 29, 1996
ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR, ALSO ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS; FOUL ODOR ENTERED VEHICLE FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH BROKE. *AK