1994 GEO Prizm Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 16%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 GEO Prizm, 16% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 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.
“Dt: the contact tried to order a new driver's side seat belt from a dealer for 1994 Geo Prizm. The GM dealer did not have it and could not get one. The consumer ordered it from toyota. The contact's vehicle was compatible with a toyota corolla. The contact wanted to complain that he should have been able to get a seat belt for his car from general motors. Also, he was concerned that other people will not know there was an alternative for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10135441, filed 2005-10, 92,000 miles“At approximately 120,000 miles driver side seatbelt failed to retract and was replaced by owner. At 170,000 miles both rear retractable seatbelt's started jaming because the belt itself folds in half while retracting, causing seatbelt to lock up. Seatbelt can be removed and un ammed, but problem continues to repeat itself.”
NHTSA complaint #765970, filed 2002-08“Seat belt design makes proper child seat installation impossible, as verified by several police officers, mechanics, etc, using several different child seats. The strap on the female buckle is too long, and the buckle is too large, interfering with proper child seat installation.”
NHTSA complaint #704631, filed 1999-03“Consumer was not notified of recall for the seat belt which failed prior to notice. Dealer acknowledges that the seat belts will not retract but refuses to repair them because of the mileage (84483) of the vehicle. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #551471, filed 2000-03“Defect in front shoulder seat belt retractor does not properly retract, resulting in loss of protection, and extra portion that did not retract will also get caught in door, not allowing the door to shut properly.”
NHTSA complaint #822998, filed 1998-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 9% |
| 1997 | 17 | 34% |
| 1996 | 14 | 23% |
| 1995 | 20 | 21% |
| 1994 | 22 | 16% |
| 1993 | 9 | 12% |
| 1992 | 5 | 10% |
| 1991 | 6 | 13% |
| 1990 | 7 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1994 GEO Prizm
50 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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