1999 Geo Prizm air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Geo Prizm — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet prizm. The contact was driving 30 mph and became involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver's seat was pushed backward, causing the contact to sustain injuries to the back. The contact was wearing the seatbelt at the time of the seat…”
filed Jan 9, 2014
“Consumer state while traveling 25-35 mph in result of rear ending another vehicle consumer air bags did not deploy at any time. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts”
filed Nov 27, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Prizm years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Prizm | 15 | 30% |
| 1996 Prizm | 22 | 36% |
| 1995 Prizm | 31 | 32% |
| 1994 Prizm | 50 | 37% |
| 1993 Prizm | 27 | 35% |
| 1992 Prizm | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 Prizm | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.