Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH on a busy highway the hood on the vehicle blew up and busted the windshield. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road and the hood was tied down. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the hinges on the hood were rusted.
The worst 2001 Geo Prizm problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body3
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Body3
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Geo Prizm 54
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
What 2001 Geo Prizm owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving check engine light came on and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to dealership numerous times in the past year for repairs. Each time a repair was done. A couple of days later, check engine light reappeared, and came on at various speeds. Problem was not resolved.
Interior- front driver side, side of dashboard panel and door frame panel rubbing together that causes interior paint to deteriorate.
While the vehicle was in gear, the consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition. The key could not be removed after the fuse was replaced. *ak *cb
The transmission is a manual transmision. Once awhile, when the gear is shift to rear gear while the car is in complete stopped. The car move forward instead backward. It happen many times since I purchased new 10 months ago.
The dealer did not repair the car the right way . And I do not know what to do? No safety defect listed.
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Questions about the 2001 Geo Prizm
Is the 2001 Geo Prizm reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2001 Geo Prizm, close to a typical Prizm model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Geo Prizm?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Geo Prizm have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Geo Prizm have the most body problems?
The Geo Prizm model years with the most body complaints are 1992 (17 complaints) and 1991 (13 complaints).
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