1993 GEO PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

95

Owner Complaints

25 Crashes 2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 GEO PRIZM

The 1993 GEO PRIZM has received a total of 95 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (17 complaints), Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls (8 complaints), and Air Bags (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 GEO PRIZM

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 GEO PRIZM, potentially affecting up to 640,515 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.

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Recall 96V107000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 627,858 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 GEO PRIZM

95 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 GEO PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 17 15 Crashes 12 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 GEO PRIZM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL LONGER THAN EXPECTED BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CONSTANTLY REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 183,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
#10175398 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | | N/A miles
1993 PRIZM HOOD UNLATCHED AND OPENED HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *TS *JB
#10166960 | STEERING | | N/A miles Crash 2 Injuries
1993 CHEVROLET PRIZM WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE TURNED AROUND AND TRAVELED OFF THE ROADWAY AND INTO A DITCH. BOTH PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THEIR HEAD AND BACK. *NM
#10166960 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles Crash 2 Injuries
1993 CHEVROLET PRIZM WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE TURNED AROUND AND TRAVELED OFF THE ROADWAY AND INTO A DITCH. BOTH PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THEIR HEAD AND BACK. *NM
#10145613 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | | 160,000 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V107000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUTIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK.

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Safety Rating for the 1993 GEO PRIZM

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 GEO PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 GEO PRIZM

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 GEO PRIZM

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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