Geo PRIZM brakes problems
32 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
366 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
104,662 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
32 of 366 complaints match this topic (8.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 503819 · 1996-04-25 (April 25, 1996)
BRAKES VIBRATED WHEN APPLIED AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982221 · 1996-04-02 (April 2, 1996)
FAILURE OFTHE BRAKE UNIT, WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SHAKES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982221 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983693 · 1996-04-29 (April 29, 1996)
REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT, CONTINUES TO FAIL, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF 6 TIMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 986580 · 1996-07-08 (July 8, 1996)
WHEN DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, THE RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10370457 · 2010-12-13 (December 13, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 GEO PRIZM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND WERE DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE WIRING AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10370457 at NHTSA ↗