1996 GEO Prizm Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GEO Prizm, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When vehicle is in motion the brake pedal will lock up, causing extended stopping distance. The vehicle will not stop until computer diagnoistics are completed. Please give further details.”
NHTSA complaint #808938, filed 1997-02Related service bulletins
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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 1996 GEO Prizm
22 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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