1999 GEO PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 GEO PRIZM
The 1999 GEO PRIZM has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (8 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (7 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 GEO PRIZM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 GEO PRIZM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 GEO PRIZM
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GEO PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND BECAME INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS PUSHED BACKWARD, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT AT THE TIME OF THE SEAT FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND BECAME INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS PUSHED BACKWARD, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT AT THE TIME OF THE SEAT FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMP ALONG THE HORIZONTAL AXIS(HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT) OR VERTICAL AXIS (VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT) IF THE HEADLAMP DEVIATES FROM THE NOMINAL ADJUSTED POSITION OR THE CORRECT AIMED POSITION. THIS MAY PROVE TO BE FATAL IF THE VEHICLE OWNER DRIVES THE VEHICLE WITH HEADLAMPS UNADJUSTED ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING 25-35 MPH IN RESULT OF REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE CONSUMER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
SOMETIMES KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION, AND STEERING WHEEL WONT MOVE AND GEAR SHIFT WON'T MOVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 GEO PRIZM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GEO PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GEO PRIZM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GEO PRIZM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEO PRIZM
- 1994 GEO PRIZM — 173 complaints
- 1995 GEO PRIZM — 130 complaints
- 1996 GEO PRIZM — 68 complaints
- 1997 GEO PRIZM — 63 complaints
- 1998 GEO PRIZM — 11 complaints
- 1999 GEO PRIZM (current)
- 2000 GEO PRIZM — 9 complaints
- 2001 GEO PRIZM — 9 complaints
- 2002 GEO PRIZM — 3 complaints
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- GEO TRACKER — 450 total complaints
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- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints