1999 GEO Prizm Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GEO Prizm, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“I have complained about a loss of brakes several times with GM. This time, I managed to jerk the steering wheel around and a large log truckl missed me by inches. Gm cannot duplicate the problem, I have a vehicle I don't dare to drive anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #749887, filed 2001-08“Abs braking light comes on dashboard when applying brakes. Pedal goes all the way to the floor, and vehicle will slide when braking and pulsating. Dealership is aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8002630, filed 2002-01Brakes: 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 1999 GEO Prizm
14 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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