1994 Geo Prizm vs 1994 Pontiac Grand AM
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Geo Prizm | 1994 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 377 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 43 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 59 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 29 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 123,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Geo Prizm | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 | 38 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 73 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 60 |
| Steering | 6 | 56 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 12 |
| Visibility | 12 | 21 |
| Power Train | 7 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1994 Geo Prizm
1994 Pontiac Grand AM
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.