Structure Problems of GEO Prizm

GEO Prizm owners have reported 9 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of GEO Prizm


Recently reported Structure problems of GEO Prizm

The Body problem

My hood blow off the car at 35/40 mph -- there is nothing left of the hood release or the hood hinges my hood was there but also feel off -   Read details...

The Structure problem

During low impact collision (knicked other vehicle) stucture folded due to weak material, possible false deployment of air bags (low mph), injury to consumer (head, ribs, facial) nlm   Read details...

The Hood Hinge problem

: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph on a busy highway the hood on the vehicle blew up and busted the windshield. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road and the hood was tied down. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the hinges on the hood were   Read details...

The Paint problem

Interior- front driver side, side of dashboard panel and door frame panel rubbing together that causes interior paint to deteriorate.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid problem

Trunk release mechanism opens trunk, but it doesn't spring back to allow the trunk to close properly.   Read details...




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