1995 GEO PRIZM
3 recalls, 130 complaints - 24 TSBs
10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
96V107000 Jun 20, 1996
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
IF LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE BOX AREA, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND STAY "ON" DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY THE SPILLING OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES ON THE SENSOR. AIR BAG SENSORS DAMAGED BY PREVIOUS LIQUID SPILLAGE WILL BE REPLACED.
95V195002 Oct 11, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.
Complaint Statistics
130 total complaints
40 crashes 2 fires 39 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 26 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
TIRES
Jan 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 27, 2014
DANGEROUSLY POOR WINTER TRACTION ON A TIRE LABELED AS ALL-SEASON. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Oct 15, 2013
Incident date: Oct 12, 2010
DRIVERS SIDE RESTRAINT RETRACTING MECHANISM CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT. PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINT RETRACTING MECHANISM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT OR LOCK, AND FREQENTLY JAMS SO IT CAN'T BE PULLED OUT. *TR
STEERING
Jul 31, 2013
Incident date: Sep 12, 2012
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. IT RATTLES AND THE RIGHT WHEEL MAKES NOISE. FRONT AXLE BROKE AND I HAD IT REPAIRED BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jul 31, 2013
Incident date: Sep 12, 2012
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. IT RATTLES AND THE RIGHT WHEEL MAKES NOISE. FRONT AXLE BROKE AND I HAD IT REPAIRED BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 7, 2008
Incident date: Jan 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GEO PRIZM. WHILE DRIVING 50- 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SUDDEN BANG. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT MOMENTARILY, AND THEN BACK TO THE RIGHT. HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK THE SIDEWALL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE SPUN APPROXIMATELY 180 DEGREES AND STO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 1, 2005
Incident date: Aug 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GEO PRISM. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE SPEED WAS ABOUT 5 MPH. BECAUSE SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WHERE SOME PREVIOUS ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON THE ROAD SHE WAS TRAVELING ON. BUT THE NIGH... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Apr 21, 2003
REPORTING ON BEHALF OF OUR INSURED. AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER HIT POT HOLE. NO FRONTAL IMPACT. INJURY TO DRIVER. AIR BAGS WERE NOT REPAIRED. *AK
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Sep 1, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
PROBLEMS WITH BLACK AND WHITE SPOTS DEVELOPING ON THE VEHICLE'S HOOD, ROOF AND ON TOP OF THE TRUNK. *MR *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 23, 2004
Incident date: Jul 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE TECHNICIAN AT THE GARAGE INDICATED THE PROBLEM SHE WAS EXPERIENCING WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 22, 2004
YOUR WEBSITE STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE: 95 GEO PRIZM FOR AIRBAGS FRONTAL SENSOR CONTROL MODULE WHICH IS A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE ON MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 18, 2003
Incident date: Apr 18, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE "ALMOST STALLS." THE LIGHT COMES ON AND A DECREASE IN RPM AND ENGINE HESTITATION OCCURS. LIGHT DID STAY ON FOR 1 HOUR, BUT WHEN DEALER CHECKED THERE WERE NO CODES RECORDED. DEALER CHECKED CAR 2 SEPARATE TIMES WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DEFECTS. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2003
Incident date: Apr 18, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE "ALMOST STALLS." THE LIGHT COMES ON AND A DECREASE IN RPM AND ENGINE HESTITATION OCCURS. LIGHT DID STAY ON FOR 1 HOUR, BUT WHEN DEALER CHECKED THERE WERE NO CODES RECORDED. DEALER CHECKED CAR 2 SEPARATE TIMES WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DEFECTS. *LA
STEERING
Jan 9, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THE HARMONIC BALANCER WENT OUT CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 9, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2002
THREE RETRACTORS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY,ONE ON DRIVER'S SIDE BELT/ BELT RETRACTOR BEHIND DRIVER'S SIDE, AND THE ON ON PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT, THEY WILL JUST HANG IN PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
TIRES
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: May 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OVER A HILL FRONT TIRES STARTED TO WOBBLE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONSUMER FOUND SCREWS FROM RACK AND PINION STEERING ON THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: May 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OVER A HILL FRONT TIRES STARTED TO WOBBLE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONSUMER FOUND SCREWS FROM RACK AND PINION STEERING ON THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 14, 2002
THE BRAKES MAKE HIGH PITCHED SOUNDS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NOT WORN OUT, THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE 2ND SET OF BRAKES BECAUSE SHE CAN NOT TAKE THE NOISE ANYMORE. *YH
SEATS
May 3, 2002
Incident date: Apr 28, 2002
BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED UPON REAR END COLLISION IMPACT-IS THIS NORMAL. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 23, 2002
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DRIVERS RESTRAINT DOES NOT LOCKS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jan 29, 2002
Incident date: Jan 17, 2002
A BEVERAGE WAS SPILLED INTO CONSOLE WHILE DRIVING, AND AN HOUR LATER AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL 96 V 107 000, AND THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THAT VEHICLE. DRIVER STATED THAT RECALL EXPLAINED EXACT PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT EFFECTED DUE TO VIN. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 9, 2002
WHILE BUCKLING DRIVER IN SEAT BEL SEAT BELT BOLT BECAME UNDONE, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT RESTRAINT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 24, 2001
THE BRAKES MAKE HIGH PITCHED SOUNDS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NOT WORN OUT, THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE 2ND SET OF BRAKES BECAUSE SHE CAN NOT TAKE THE NOISE ANYMORE. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 18, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
CAR PURCHASED NEW IN 1995(MAY OR JUNE, TOO LAZY TO GO TO THE CAR AND LOOK!) FIRST THE RIGHT REAR SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT ,SO WE PUT THE BABY IN THE MIDDLE OR LEFT REAR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE SOME MINOR FLAWS CORRECTED AS WITH MOST NEW CARS(A "PUNCH" LIST). THE SEATBELT WAS FIXED UNDER WAR... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
CAR PURCHASED NEW IN 1995(MAY OR JUNE, TOO LAZY TO GO TO THE CAR AND LOOK!) FIRST THE RIGHT REAR SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT ,SO WE PUT THE BABY IN THE MIDDLE OR LEFT REAR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE SOME MINOR FLAWS CORRECTED AS WITH MOST NEW CARS(A "PUNCH" LIST). THE SEATBELT WAS FIXED UNDER WAR... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 1, 2001
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 35MPH AND HAD REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES HAD LOCKED. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 1, 2001
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 35MPH AND HAD REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES HAD LOCKED. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 1, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 2001
WOULD BE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP WITHOUT BEING APPLIED. PROBLEM WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. COULD SMELL BRAKES BURNING. HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT BRAKES, AND THEY WERE COMPLETELY OVERHAULED. HAD AN ACCIDENT PREVIOUSLY WHEN BRAKES LOCKED UP. CURRENTLY, BRAKES BEING REPAIRED A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 21, 2001
Incident date: May 5, 1995
WHEN MAKING A TURN THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK. THERE WERE CHILDREN PRESENT, VEHICLE WAS RACING UP CURB. ANOTHER TIME ACCELERATER GOT STUCK CONSUMER WAS CHANGING LANES AND GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AGAIN. CONSUMER TURNED OF KEYS, AND HIT A VAN WITH A PREGNANT WOMEN IN IT.*AK *SLC
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Mar 21, 2001
Incident date: May 5, 1995
WHEN MAKING A TURN THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK. THERE WERE CHILDREN PRESENT, VEHICLE WAS RACING UP CURB. ANOTHER TIME ACCELERATER GOT STUCK CONSUMER WAS CHANGING LANES AND GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AGAIN. CONSUMER TURNED OF KEYS, AND HIT A VAN WITH A PREGNANT WOMEN IN IT.*AK *SLC
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 5, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES STICK IN BUCKLE HOUSING. ALSO, REAR SEAT BELTS LOCKS IN RETRACTOR MECHANISM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES STICK IN BUCKLE HOUSING. ALSO, REAR SEAT BELTS LOCKS IN RETRACTOR MECHANISM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 30, 2001
Incident date: Jan 17, 2001
BOTH SEAT BELTS IN MY CAR ARE CONSIDERED DEFECTIVE BY MY DEALER. GM AGREED TO PAY FOR THE NEW SEAT BELTS AFTER I ARGUED FOR AN HOUR WITH A REPRESENTATIVE ON THE PHONE AND THEN WENT DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO ARGUE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER. TO REPLACE TWO SEAT BELTS IN A 95 GEO PRISM THE COST IS UPW... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON FRONT DRIVER AND BOTH REAR DOORS ARE BROKEN. WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, WITHOUT PINCHING THE HANDLE FRAME TOGETHER AT BOTTOM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jan 17, 2001
REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR KEEPS GETTING JAMMED, AND DUE TO REPEATED UNJAMMING SEATBELT HAS PREMATURELY WORN OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. DEFECT HAS BEEN A REOCCURRING PROBLEM SINCE CONSUMER HAS OWNED VEHICLE. ALSO ,HAS A FILE WITH GM #C02879749.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 24, 2000
CONCERNED FOR THE LOOSE SEATBELTS IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHICH BROKE BEFORE WARRANTY BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE FULL WARRENTY. I WAS JUST CHECKING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE RECALLS FOR THE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE THEY BROKE AT THE SAME TIME.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Aug 10, 2000
Incident date: Jun 28, 1999
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 36,800 MILES, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO DEPRESS LOWER THAN IT USUALLY DOES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
THE RIGHT AND LEFT CV JOINT BROKE FAILED. NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 21, 2000
WHILE STOPPING ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-0N AT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Jun 7, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
REAR WHEELS HAVE TILTED TOO FAR INWARD, AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF TIRES. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROCK WHEN MAKING A TURN. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REA RWHEELS DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 21, 2000
Incident date: Jan 11, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL, AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 16, 1999
WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY LESS THEN 5 MPH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. INJURIES WERE REPORTED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 23, 2000
THE REAR RIGHT-SIDE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK. IT IS FULLY EXTENDED AND WILL NOT RETRACT, THUS THE SEATBELT IS UNUUSEABLE AND I CANNOT HAVE A PASSENGER RIDE IN THAT SEAT AREA. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT COST. THE COST OF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED TO BE OVER $100. IT S... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 1, 1999
REAR SHOULDER SEATBELT BEHIND DRIVER SIDE FAILS TO RETRACT BACK, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSAGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 22, 1999
BRAKES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE NOT OPERABLE. SHE HEARD SOME TYPE OF NOISE, AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1999
AIR VENT KNOBS BROKEN. NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 29, 1999
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 20 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INJURING DRIVER. AIRBAG HIT LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S FACE, BREAKING HER EYE GLASSES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF SIGHT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 27, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
DRIVERS SIDE RESTRAINT RETRACTING MECHANISM CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT. PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINT RETRACTING MECHANISM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT OR LOCK. THESE FAILURE BEGAN AFTER ONLY A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS NORMAL CUSTOMER COMMUTING USE OF VEHICLE . *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 15, 1999
Incident date: Aug 29, 1997
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER AIR BAG, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *YC
Crash
1 injured
Showing 50 of 130 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 GEO PRIZM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 27.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 GEO PRIZM
24 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
030601020
Nov 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AVOIDING OIL BAFFLE DAMAGE DURING OIL FILL PROCESS. *EH
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
533201
Feb 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SQUEAKING OR RUBBING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GEO PRIZM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA97015
Opened: Jul 22, 1997 , Closed: Sep 21, 1998
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
GEO PRIZM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GEO PRIZM across all model years (1989, 1997).
16
Total Recalls
800
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
197
Reported Crashes
25
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
GEO PRIZM - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.