1994 Geo Prizm service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Geo Prizm — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“During light to medium braking, the abs active light would illuminate and the anti-lock brake system would begin un-locking the brakes. This would be desirable in the winter, on ice, in a panic situation. It was however dry and sunny on the numerous occasions that this problem occurred. Nobody was…”
filed Sep 22, 2008
“Abs: at first, the light was on all the time. A diagnostic test was run, and a sensor was replaced (all that was over $400). Now the light comes on (and stays on) at 49 mph. Another diagnostic test will have to be performed by the dealer to find out what's wrong. As for the window: one day I was…”
filed Nov 29, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Prizm years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Prizm | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 Prizm | 4 | 8% |
| 1996 Prizm | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 Prizm | 13 | 14% |
| 1993 Prizm | 5 | 6% |
| 1992 Prizm | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 Prizm | 3 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Geo Prizm
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.