Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 GEO Prizm

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1997 GEO Prizm. The number one most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of GEO Prizm


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 GEO Prizm

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

At 40mph, brakes engage and consumer is unable to accelerate. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer adds brake line, front and back brakes failed 8,000 miles later resulting in an accident. Brake pedal pushed to floor in order to stop. Master cylinder replaced.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The abs and brake warning lights come on randomly.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

At 40mph, brakes engage and consumer is unable to accelerate. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer adds brake line, front and back brakes failed 8,000 miles later resulting in an accident. Brake pedal pushed to floor in order to stop. Master cylinder replaced.   Read details...


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