The power lock system jams so that the driver's side door is impossible to open, making it impossible for a driver to escape in an emergency.
The worst 2002 Geo Prizm problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Geo Prizm 57
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.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- 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 bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- 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 2002 Geo Prizm owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
In addition to the vehicle not starting properly (excessive crank time) the vehicle has sudden reductions in speed (not normal slow down) when releasing gas pedal. It is as if the fuel is suddenly cut off significantly,causing car to slow erratically. Dealership confirmed the problem and replaced fuel pump and regulator. Car still has intermittent problems relating to jerking when releasing pedal. I returned to the dealership a second time with only 1,230 miles on the car and they indicated they could not duplicate problem. However, the problem occurred again this morning. I now have 4,035 miles on the car. The problem is most noticeable between 30 and 40 MPH.
Consumer states rearview mirror is distored and causes poor visibility when used, dealer notified. Nlm
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Questions about the 2002 Geo Prizm
Is the 2002 Geo Prizm reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Geo Prizm, fewer than a typical Prizm model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Geo Prizm?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is locks (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Geo Prizm have?
No recalls on record.
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