1995 Geo Prizm brakes problems

13 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 5
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
6
Foundation components
4
Power assist
1
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Geo Prizm brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Geo Prizm brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Geo Prizm owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Brakes · CA

When brakes are applied drivers restraint does not locks. Dealer has been notified. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 22, 2001 · Brakes · NY

The brakes make high pitched sounds even though they were not worn out, the consumer changed the 2nd set of brakes because she can not take the noise anymore.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash

Was driving vehicle approximately 35mph and had rear ended another vehicle when brakes had locked. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Would be driving at various speeds when brakes would lock up without being applied. Problem would happen at any time. Could smell brakes burning. Had mechanic look at brakes, and they were completely overhauled. Had an accident previously when brakes locked up. Currently, brakes being repaired again after being test driven & and locking up on mwchanic.

Filed Aug 10, 2000 · Brakes · MD

Master brake cylinder failed at approximately 36,800 miles, causing brake pedal to depress lower than it usually does, resulting in loss of brakes.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Brakes · KY

Brakes will not stop vehicle. Consumer stated brakes were not operable. She heard some type of noise, and the dealership was notified.

Filed Apr 15, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

The anti-lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of both driver's and passenger air bag, resulting in injuries.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Was going about 30 MPH in stop & go traffic. Had rearended another vehicle when applying brakes and was unable to stop. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver/passenger suffered whiplash. Took to dealer to check vehicle.

Filed Apr 6, 1998 · Body, Brakes · UN

Brakes do not work properly, repairs made however no improvement.

Filed Oct 26, 1997 · Brakes · WI · crash

Abs brakes failed, resulting in a crash.

Questions about the 1995 Geo Prizm brakes

Does the 1995 Geo Prizm have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Geo Prizm, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Geo Prizm brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Geo Prizm brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Geo Prizm have bad brakes?

The Geo Prizm model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (14 complaints) and 1995 (13 complaints).