We found the following complaints for GEO PRIZM (1992)
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Consumer was involved in a frontal crash in which thedriver's side air bag did not deploy.please give further details.
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
Starter and alternator problems.
Alternator failed.
Horn located in middle of steering wheel, only blows/activated when steering wheel is in a straight position when driving. Please describe details.tt
Upon using the accessories vehicle stalls.rendering windshield wipers inoperative. Tt
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
Wiring harness failed.
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
Valve gasket failed.
Engine gasket blew, causing coolant to mix with oil, causing engine to overheat; 30000 service done.
While vehicle wasidling a helicopter-like blade sound came fromcar.charged for fuel pump although fuel pump was not the problem. Dealer has been contacted.
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
Exhaust manifold bolt broke.
Exhaust system problems.
Exhaust manifoldcracked for no apparent reason.
Cracked exhaust manifold caused the vehicle to fail the texas state inspection.
Exhaust manifold cracked, causing a leak.
The exhaust manifold: the engine makes a loud noise when starting due to poor quality material and design,vehicle was taken in and repaired.
Enginemanifold has a crack since aug of 1996. Woul;d like to know ifis it normal wear for engin e manifold to crack at 35,000 miles. Can nhtsa provide additional information in this matter.
Exhaust manifold cracked in two, causing vehicle to fail.
Crack manifold in exhaust system causing fumes to come into vehicle through air system.tt
Exhaust manifold broke in half. Please descrobe.
Exhaust manifold failed.
Right side tail light melted where the screws connect with wiring tab to transmit current to the brake light.
While vehicle wasidling a helicopter-like blade sound came fromcar.charged for fuel pump although fuel pump was not the problem. Dealer has been contacted.
There isa loud noise coming from the fuel tank, and dealer determined that there is a problem in the fuel pump ortank, which may cause a fuel leak and maybe a fire.but manufacturerdoes not want to send a technicianto figure out the problem.please provie further information.
Dashboard light shortage.
Interior door locks on three doors failed.
I was on my way to a friends house and on the way i stopped for gas and after i got back on the road i heard a loud noise.about 2 miles down the road the car locked up on me.it was like the car slammed on brakes and i couldn't control the car.my father had to have the car towed to a place where the transmission could be checked.they put a transmission in the car.i got the car back and it was running pretty good but after a week or so the car began to make noises.my dad took my car for a test drive and on his way home ,the transmission that was just put in the car locked up on him.i did not fill out the dealer information because i bought the car from the owner.the previous owner bought the car from the dealer.
While driving at 60mph, the vehicle's transmission seized, causing the vehicle to lose power and the wheels to lock up. Chevrolet agreed to pay 40 percent of repairs, consumer states prior to failure, an unusual vibration was heard.
While driving the vehicle about 60 mph, the transmission locked up without any indication. The driver was able to avoid a crash and get off road safely. The transmission has been replaced twice, both with less than 30,000 miles. The transmission is being replaced a third time by dealer.
I was on my way to a friends house and on the way i stopped for gas and after i got back on the road i heard a loud noise.about 2 miles down the road the car locked up on me.it was like the car slammed on brakes and i couldn't control the car.my father had to have the car towed to a place where the transmission could be checked.they put a transmission in the car.i got the car back and it was running pretty good but after a week or so the car began to make noises.my dad took my car for a test drive and on his way home ,the transmission that was just put in the car locked up on him.i did not fill out the dealer information because i bought the car from the owner.the previous owner bought the car from the dealer.
Transmission failed.
Driver's seat belt locks up while car sitting overnight/can't extract belt to fasten up.
The passenger's side seat belt buckle is inoperative due to pieces of the red plastic button breaking off into the assembly housing. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Driving vehicle at a speed 55mph, lost control of vehicle after going into snow enbankment, rear lap/shoulder belt unbuckled,passenger was thrownfrom seat.
Driver and passenger seatbelt retractor does not lockup.tt
Failure of the driver's side seat belt retractor, the seat belt will not come out the retractor.
Driving at speed 35mph, applied brakes on wet surface abs locked up,causing the vehicle to flip over.
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the rotors/ pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.
While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the rotors/ pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.
While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the rotors/ pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.
While the daughter of the consumer was driving the inner tie rod broke, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.as a result, the vehicle ran into a ditch, flipped over twice, and landed into a tree. The driver of the vehicle was seriously injured.when the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they instructed the consumer to contact the auction placefromwhich the dealership purchased the car .
Inside door handles broke. *sd
3 out of 4 door handles have broken whereplastic housing is located, causingdoor handles to be inoperative. Driver will have to roll down window to use out door hanlde to get out of vehicle.
Front door inside handles broke.
Inside door handle has broken off.also, front windshield does not become cleanin fog.
The door handle is broken.tt
The drivers side inside handle breaks a lot and you can not get out of the car from the inside.
Defect in the drivers side door handle driver has to roll down the window and open door from the outside.tt
Door handles broke off. *sd
Plastic door handle broke off.
Door's inside handle is broken.
Inside door handles are made of plastic and poorly designed.
Outside door handles on the driver's side and passenger's side broke off,causing the occupants to roll the windows down to release the handles from the outsidein order to exit the vehicle.
Rear and front passenager inside door handle broke, repair once.
Inside door handles are completely made of plastic and are poorly designed.
I can provide additional information on these failures. No defect(s) listed in the summary.
Improper ventilation caused heat shields to overhea/crack manifold, and leak fumes into car.
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
Valve stem leaks caused the 3 of 4 michelin tires to go flat the day after they were installed.nlm
Plastic dash board cracked.
On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causingit to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowedvehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective.ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch.exhaust system replaced.battery replaced.starter replaced.timing belt replaced.radiator replaced.brake pads replaced, rotors turned twice, brake spring kit installed.road salt and debris corroded axle whose cover has been destroyed, needs replaced.*scl
Blower motor failed.
Driving the vehicle down the road and the rear back window burst out for no apparent reason.
Inside door handle has broken off.also, front windshield does not become cleanin fog.
Windshield wiper reservoir broke off of its hinges. *sd
Upon using the accessories vehicle stalls.rendering windshield wipers inoperative. Tt
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