GEO Prizm owners have reported 3 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
I was told by my transmission/mechanic expert that even though Chevrolet made the Prizm it had a Toyota engine which is why I bought the car to begin with. Then when the throttle position sensor went out he was surprised because ususally this doesn't happen until you have a lot of miles like 200,000 miles on a car. I expected better than the fact the this went out on my car and I basically had 55,000 miles.
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. After that,the car started and the same lighting anomolies repeated, the engine died and the lights woulnd't turn off. With the drl module disconnected, the lights did not operate. The part wasn't in stock at the dealerships in my area and it had to be ordered. I was without my car from 5/17 until the afternoon of 5/21.
Throttle position sensor broke while driving, causing vehicle to stall and shutdown. Dealer has been notified.