1995 GEO PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

130

Owner Complaints

40 Crashes 2 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 GEO PRIZM

The 1995 GEO PRIZM has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (26 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (11 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 GEO PRIZM

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 GEO PRIZM, potentially affecting up to 644,996 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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Recall 95V195002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

| 4,481 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 GEO PRIZM

130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 GEO PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 26 18 Crashes 18 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structure
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10561801 | TIRES | | N/A miles
DANGEROUSLY POOR WINTER TRACTION ON A TIRE LABELED AS ALL-SEASON. *TR
#10547892 | SEAT BELTS | | 95,000 miles
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
#10532919 | STEERING | | 150,000 miles Crash
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
#10532919 | SUSPENSION | | 150,000 miles Crash
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
#10220353 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | | 84,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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 STOPPED MOVING SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE POLICE STORAGE COMPOUND. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRASH WAS CAUSED BY A FAILED AXLE. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000. REMAILED 05/07/08. *LJ UPDATED 06/09/08 *BF AN INVESTIGATION WAS DONE. UPDATED06/09/08

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Safety Rating for the 1995 GEO PRIZM

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 GEO PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 GEO PRIZM

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 GEO PRIZM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

533201 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SQUEAKING OR RUBBING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 GEO PRIZM

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

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