2001 GEO PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 GEO PRIZM
The 2001 GEO PRIZM has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 GEO PRIZM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 GEO PRIZM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 GEO PRIZM
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GEO PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY THE HOOD ON THE VEHICLE BLEW UP AND BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE HOOD WAS TIED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE HINGES ON THE HOOD WERE RUSTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR FOR REPAIRS. EACH TIME A REPAIR WAS DONE. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REAPPEARED, AND CAME ON AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
INTERIOR- FRONT DRIVER SIDE, SIDE OF DASHBOARD PANEL AND DOOR FRAME PANEL RUBBING TOGETHER THAT CAUSES INTERIOR PAINT TO DETERIORATE. *NM
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED AFTER THE FUSE WAS REPLACED. *AK *CB *JB
THE TRANSMISSION IS A MANUAL TRANSMISION. ONCE AWHILE, WHEN THE GEAR IS SHIFT TO REAR GEAR WHILE THE CAR IS IN COMPLETE STOPPED. THE CAR MOVE FORWARD INSTEAD BACKWARD. IT HAPPEN MANY TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED NEW 10 MONTHS AGO.
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Safety Rating for the 2001 GEO PRIZM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GEO PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GEO PRIZM
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 GEO PRIZM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030601020 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AVOIDING OIL BAFFLE DAMAGE DURING OIL FILL PROCESS. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 GEO PRIZM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEO PRIZM
- 1996 GEO PRIZM — 68 complaints
- 1997 GEO PRIZM — 63 complaints
- 1998 GEO PRIZM — 11 complaints
- 1999 GEO PRIZM — 33 complaints
- 2000 GEO PRIZM — 9 complaints
- 2001 GEO PRIZM (current)
- 2002 GEO PRIZM — 3 complaints
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- GEO METRO — 805 total complaints
- GEO TRACKER — 450 total complaints
- GEO STORM — 346 total complaints
- GEO SPECTRUM — 12 total complaints