Air Bag Light On problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm

Three problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2000

Airbag light would come on and flash. Dealer would then replace airbag module. Light had come on 3 different occasions. On second incident airbag was reset. On third incident dealer replaced airbag computer relay.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/24/1999

Airbag light comes on indicating a problem with the front or side driver's & passenger's airbags, which may deploy unexpectedly or wont deploy at all in event of a crash, failing to protect the occupants. Been to dealer since oct. 24, 1999, and dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Manufacturer said they may rewire the vehicle,s system.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/30/1999

Consumer has frontal & side airbags. They don't deploy, but the sensors go out which means they will not work & the airbag light stayed on. Vehicle has been repaired through the dealer 5 times. GMC said there was no problem. However, if it happened again they would order another part. Vehicle has also had problems with engine surges, ac trouble, and trunk leaking, for all of which vehicle has been serviced for.


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