GEO Prizm owners have reported 10 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's emission control (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Oxygen sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm Read details...
: the contact stated after starting the engine, the check engine light illuminated and has been constantly illuminated for the past five years. Although the vehicle was seen by a dealer numerous times for this condition, the service department was unable to determine the source of the illumination. Read details...
The exhast manifold is cracked. I went to an used auto parts dealer and found that there where 4 vehicles from the same production line that had cracked exaust mainifolds in the same location. When the vehicle is not in motion exaust fumes enter the inside of the car. Read details...
We have taken the car to the dealership several times after the first month of purchase for noises,ac not working properly. This had gone on with no paperwork drawn up to show the number of times we brought it in until 3-16-02 when they finally agreed to print up a form but did not hear or find Read details...
While driving 55 mph and without any indication vehicle would stall out. Also, when traveling around curves engine would stall. Dealer has been contacted, but could not duplicate problem. Please provide further information. Read details...