1992 GEO Prizm Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 30%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 GEO Prizm, 30% of the 50 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine manifold has a crack since aug of 1996. Woul;d like to know if is it normal wear for engin e manifold to crack at 35,000 miles. Can NHTSA provide additional information in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #841846, filed 1999-07“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.”
NHTSA complaint #838826, filed 1999-07“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. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective. Ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch. Exhaust system replaced. Battery replaced. Starter replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #889820, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 29% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 10% |
| 1992 | 15 | 30% |
| 1991 | 10 | 22% |
| 1990 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1992 GEO Prizm
17 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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