1999 Geo Prizm problems

Filed Jan 9, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 125,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet prizm. The contact was driving 30 MPH and became involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver's seat was pushed backward, causing the contact to sustain injuries to the back. The contact was wearing the seatbelt at the time of the seat failure. A police report was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 19, 2005 · Lights · WI

Vehicle owners manual does not provide specific instructions as to how to adjust the headlamp along the horizontal axis(horizontal adjustment) or vertical axis (vertical adjustment) if the headlamp deviates from the nominal adjusted position or the correct aimed position. This may prove to be fatal if the vehicle owner drives the vehicle with headlamps unadjusted especially in rural areas of the country.

Filed Nov 27, 2002 · Airbags · TN · crash

Consumer state while traveling 25-35 MPH in result of rear ending another vehicle consumer air bags did not deploy at any time. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Sometimes key won't turn in ignition, and steering wheel wont move and gear shift won't move. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Engine · CO

While driving 55 MPH and without any indication vehicle would stall out. Also, when traveling around curves engine would stall. Dealer has been contacted, but could not duplicate problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Brakes · FL

Abs braking light comes on dashboard when applying brakes. Pedal goes all the way to the floor, and vehicle will slide when braking and pulsating. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

While driving on a rainy day the front end of the vehicle struck another vehicle and driver airbag did not deploy.

Filed Aug 5, 2001 · Brakes · ME

I have complained about a loss of brakes several times with gm. This time, I managed to jerk the steering wheel around and a large log truckl missed me by inches. Gm cannot duplicate the problem, I have a vehicle I don't dare to drive anymore.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Airbags · NY

Airbag light started blinking. Dealer checked flash codes. Flash code 44 confirmed. New ABS harness on order.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Suspension · UT

Driver's side ball joint completely dry. Dealer replaced. Still creaking when go over bumps or reverse and turn wheel.