1999 GEO Prizm Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 GEO Prizm recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 GEO Prizm.

Most common 1999 GEO Prizm problems

Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	15
Electrical System	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Tires	1
Steering	1
Seat Belts	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Suspension	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2014-01-09, Air Bags
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.

2005-05-19, Exterior Lighting
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.

2002-11-27, Air Bags
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

2002-09-17, Power Train
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.*AK

2002-02-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
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. *AK

1999 GEO Prizm questions

Does the 1999 GEO Prizm have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 GEO Prizm at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GEO Prizm?

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (15), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 GEO Prizm has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.