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.
1993 Geo Prizm airbags problems
27 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal15
- Frontal: sensor/control module5
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Geo Prizm airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Geo Prizm airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
- Risk
- This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Recall number 96V107000 · Recall details
What 1993 Geo Prizm owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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."
Consumer states while driving the air bag light stay illuminated. Ts
When driving 60mph the air bag light stay illuminated. Ts
Consumer states she hit the back of another vehicle while coming to a stop at a red light, after the incident consumer leaned over the steering wheel to look at the back of the other vehicle to see if there was any damage, after a few seconds of looking, the air bag deployed within three inches of consumers neck, there was no damage done to either vehicle, however consumers air bag deployed about seven seconds after the incident, consumer suffered minor injuries.
Air bag light has come on and stayed on. Consumer was informed there was recall 96v107000 on this for this make/model/year of vehicle, however,this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Sensor in air bag would have to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Airbag light stays on. There is a recall on airbags , but this vehicle not included due to VIN.
Recall 96 v 107 000/passive restraint air bag: vehicle experienced a problem with air bag sensor light remaining on during normal driving. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and both informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN.
Airbag light has been on for a year . Consumer is concerned that airbags will not deploy.
Vehicle was involed in an accident at approximately 15-20 MPH on wet road. Consumer slid into another vehicle, the deployment of driver's air bag caused chemical burns to driver side of face and chin. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Questions about the 1993 Geo Prizm airbags
Does the 1993 Geo Prizm have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the airbags of the 1993 Geo Prizm, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Geo Prizm airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Geo Prizm airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V107000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Geo Prizm have bad airbags?
The Geo Prizm model years with the most airbags complaints are 1994 (50 complaints), 1995 (31 complaints) and 1993 (27 complaints).
Other 1993 Geo Prizm problems
Visibility 10Seat belts 9Engine 8Electrical 7Body 6Brakes 5Seats 4Fuel system 3Suspension 3Lights 2Locks 2Steering 1Transmission 1
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