Electrical System Problems of GEO Prizm

GEO Prizm owners have reported 9 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's underhood wiring (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuses and circuit breaker (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GEO Prizm


Recently reported Electrical System problems of GEO Prizm

The Underhood Wiring problem

A few minutes after I started my 1997' Geo Prizm on the evening of 3/7/04, it began to make a strange noise. I drove the car about six blocks to a service station; by the time I pulled in and popped the hood, it started to smell hot- although temp gauge was still normal.   Read details...

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

While the vehicle was in gear, the consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition. The key could not be removed after the fuse was replaced.   Read details...

The Starter problem

A few minutes after I started my 1997' Geo Prizm on the evening of 3/7/04, it began to make a strange noise. I drove the car about six blocks to a service station; by the time I pulled in and popped the hood, it started to smell hot- although temp gauge was still normal.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

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.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

The drl module failed, causing several lighting anomiles and odd engine revving followed by the engine stopping. Following that, the engine started normally but died when the lights were manually activated.   Read details...




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