1993 Geo Prizm problems

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 geo prizm. When applying the brakes, the vehicle would travel longer than expected before coming to a complete stop. The failure occurred while driving at any speed. The mechanic stated that the front wheel sensor failed. The contact stated that the ABS light constantly remained illuminated. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 183,000 and failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2006 · Locks · OH

1993 prizm hood unlatched and opened hitting the windshield. *ts

Filed Mar 3, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · IL · crash · 2 injuries

1993 chevrolet prizm was involved in an accident. *ts the driver stated that the vehicle began to shake and when he applied the brakes to slow down the vehicle turned around and traveled off the roadway and into a ditch. Both passengers in the vehicle sustained injuries to their head and back.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · WV

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 96v107000 concerning the air bag sensor control module. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak.

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Airbags · CA

Purchased a 1993 geo prizm from a private party, before the purchase we noted that the federal safety agency described a recall of this vehicle for the air bag sensor module. Within a short period of time of our ownership of this car the air bag light came on. When I contacted the chevrolet customer service department, I was told that my car does not qualify for the recall repair because my VIN number is not part of the defective series of cars. However, in reviewing the federal safety agency website I find that many others experienced the same problem as I have, and in addition, the 1993 toyota corolla, which the geo prizm is its counterpart, have also had similar problems. What makes chevrolet so sure that my car's air bag sensor module is not defective? I have not had a reasonable explanation for this problem, other than "my car's VIN number does not match."

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Electrical · LA · fire

While driving smoke came from under the hood. Driver pulled over, and fire department was called. The cause of the fire was unknown.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MI

Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide leaking into passenger compartment due to cracked exhaust manifold. Replaced cracked manifold two times, the second one lasted 16 months. This is a safety issue due to the carbon monoxide!! Exhaust repair shops told me that this is a very common problem with geo prizm and toyota corolla models. At over $300 to replace each time, I can not afford to keep replacing. The main concern I have though is with the carbon monoxide issue. Is this being investigated?

Filed Oct 18, 2003 · Engine · KY

While driving car home from work I noticed engine noise getting louder. Upon closer inspection the following morning I found that the exhaust manifold was cracked completely into two seperate pieces.also noticed odor from exhaust leaking into pasenger compartment.aparently I am not the only one with this problem and would think that exhaust fumes are a large problem for my eighteen month old son.I want to know if anyone has or is investigating this and what if anything was or will be done about it.

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Airbags · UT

Consumer states while driving the air bag light stay illuminated. Ts

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Airbags · UT

When driving 60mph the air bag light stay illuminated. Ts