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."
1993 Geo Prizm: airbag warning light
7 of the 77 complaints about the 1993 Geo Prizm describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20001
- 19998
- 19953
- 19943
- 19937
What owners say
Consumer states while driving the air bag light stay illuminated. Ts
When driving 60mph the air bag light stay illuminated. Ts
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.
Airbag light has been on for a year . Consumer is concerned that airbags will not deploy.
The air bag light came on, indicting defective air bag system. The vehicle is not included under recal, but is experiencing the same defect.
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
Questions about the 1993 Geo Prizm airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1993 Geo Prizm?
7 of 77 owner complaints about the 1993 Geo Prizm (9%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Geo Prizm?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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