Air Bag Problems of GEO Prizm

GEO Prizm owners have reported 56 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of GEO Prizm

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving down major highway, rearended another vehicle at about 25mph. Resulting in major damage to front end, and no airbags deployed!   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

When vehicle was involved in a frontal crash air bag on the driver's side did not deploy fast enough, causing driver to hit head on steering wheel. Vehicle was not totalled. Please provide any further information.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag light started blinking. Dealer checked flash codes. Flash code 44 confirmed. New abs harness on order.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 1997 Geo Prizm. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.   Read details...




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