1994 GEO Prizm Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 GEO Prizm, 5% of the 134 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car was parked in garage and caught on fire after being parked for about 15 minutes. It had been running fine. If we would not have been able to pull it out of the garage with my husband's truck, the house would have burnt as well. We are not sure what caused the fire, but flames were coming underneath the front of the car and the hood was buckling because it was so hot. It was very scary!”
NHTSA complaint #711388, filed 1999-09“While driving at different speeds,the vehicle would stall out for no reason. Has taken vehicle to dealer 4 different times. Had coil/carburator & starter replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #828862, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012558Nov 1, 2005Avoiding oil baffle damage during oil fill process.
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 1994 GEO Prizm
50 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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