1992 Geo Prizm engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Geo Prizm — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causing it to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowed vehicle down to 2 to 5 mph. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. *ak independent adjuster…”
filed Jun 5, 2001
“While vehicle was idling a helicopter-like blade sound came from car. Charged for fuel pump although fuel pump was not the problem. Dealer has been contacted. *ak”
filed Jul 11, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Prizm years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Prizm | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 Prizm | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 Prizm | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 Prizm | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 Prizm | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 Prizm | 8 | 10% |
| 1991 Prizm | 10 | 22% |
| 1990 Prizm | 6 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.