1999 GEO PRIZM Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 1999 GEO PRIZM
1 steering complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GEO PRIZM. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
1
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING AT 50MPH ALONG A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED MOVING VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, LEFT THE ROAD AND FLIPPED THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES LANDING UPSIDE DOWN. THE DRIVER REMOVED HER SEATBELT AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THROUGH THE BACK BROKEN WINDOW WHEN THE FRONT AIRBAGS VERY SLOWLY STARTED TO INFLATE. THE AIRBAGS NEVER FULLY INFLATED. THE SIDE AIRBAGS NEVER INFLATED. WE ARE ANXIOUS TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A WAY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A STEERING DEFECT LEAD TO THE ACCIDENT.
Other 1999 GEO PRIZM Problem Areas
Air Bags
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint