1995 GEO Prizm Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 GEO Prizm, 14% of the 96 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Would be driving at various speeds when brakes would lock up without being applied. Problem would happen at any time. Could smell brakes burning. Had mechanic look at brakes, and they were completely overhauled. Had an accident previously when brakes locked up. Currently, brakes being repaired again after being test driven & and locking up on mwchanic.”
NHTSA complaint #889588, filed 2001-06“When brakes are applied drivers restraint does not locks. Dealer has been notified. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8008339, filed 2002-04“Was going about 30 MPH in stop & go traffic. Had rearended another vehicle when applying brakes and was unable to stop. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver/passenger suffered whiplash. Took to dealer to check vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #823209, filed 1998-05“The brakes make high pitched sounds even though they were not worn out, the consumer changed the 2nd set of brakes because she can not take the noise anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #785684, filed 2001-09“Was driving vehicle approximately 35mph and had rear ended another vehicle when brakes had locked. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #889589, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14% |
| 1999 | 4 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 13 | 14% |
| 1994 | 14 | 10% |
| 1993 | 5 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1995 GEO Prizm
31 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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