1991 GEO PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
72
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 GEO PRIZM
The 1991 GEO PRIZM has received a total of 72 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (14 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (10 complaints), and Suspensionfront (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 GEO PRIZM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 GEO PRIZM, potentially affecting up to 13,311 vehicles.
Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION
| 12,657 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 90V191000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 654 vehicles affected
Defect: LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF LUG NUTS RETAINING THE WHEELCOVER AND WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE WHEEL THAT COULD FALL OFF WITH POTENTIALFOR LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 GEO PRIZM
72 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 GEO PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 1991 GEO PRIZM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 GEO PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 GEO PRIZM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 GEO PRIZM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEO PRIZM
- 1989 GEO PRIZM — 0 complaints
- 1990 GEO PRIZM — 54 complaints
- 1991 GEO PRIZM (current)
- 1992 GEO PRIZM — 75 complaints
- 1993 GEO PRIZM — 95 complaints
- 1994 GEO PRIZM — 173 complaints
- 1995 GEO PRIZM — 130 complaints
- 1996 GEO PRIZM — 68 complaints
Other GEO Models
- GEO METRO — 805 total complaints
- GEO TRACKER — 450 total complaints
- GEO STORM — 346 total complaints
- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints