1999 GEO Prizm Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%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 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 GEO Prizm, 8% of the 24 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.
“On 4 occassions when going approx. 40-45 MPH, engine seemed as if the power just sort of dropped out for several seconds. On two separate occassions, when stopped at a stoplight, when light turned green & I pushed on gas pedal to accelerate, car completely turned itself off. Dealer could not re-create problem and offered no explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #720520, filed 2000-03“While driving 55 MPH and without any indication vehicle would stall out. Also, when traveling around curves engine would stall. Dealer has been contacted, but could not duplicate problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003525, filed 2002-02Related 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 1999 GEO Prizm
14 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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