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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags Frontal

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #838263

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . AUR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE AT DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THA T DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED, CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. POSSIBLY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN MODULE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SJ5474XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #838263

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . AUR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE AT DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THA T DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED, CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. POSSIBLY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN MODULE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SJ5474XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #838717

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WEST WHEN THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING EAST. THE OTHER CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT OTHE RVEHICLE AND STARTED TO SPIN AROUND ,COULDN'T STOP, RESULTING IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK528XXZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in OKLAHOMA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #838717

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WEST WHEN THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING EAST. THE OTHER CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT OTHE RVEHICLE AND STARTED TO SPIN AROUND ,COULDN'T STOP, RESULTING IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK528XXZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in OKLAHOMA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Exterior Lighting Headlights

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #709012

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on .CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . HEADLIGHTS ON REGULAR BEAM ARE HOODED. VISIBILITY IS APPROXIMATELY 2 CAR LENGTHS AND SHADOWED BEYOND THAT. SHADOW IS NOT ONLY DISTRACTING, BUT PREVENTS SIGHT OF ANYTHING THAT MAY BE IN THE ROAD UNTIL YOU'RE ON TOP OF IT..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5281XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in CUSSETA, AL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Seats

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Seats Report #546085

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on .CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEATS . SEATS ARE DESIGNED POORLY/LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE SIDES OF THE CAR CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN REACHING SEAT BELTS/HEAD REST DESIGN PROTRUDE TOO FAR FORWARD/SEATS DO NOT ADJUST IN HEIGHT. MJS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5487XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in EMMITSBURG, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990424. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #547731

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5484XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19981124. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #847013

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES,AND DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5283XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in LIVERPOOL, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Exterior Lighting Turn Signal

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Report #850499

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL . TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR WAS NOT LOUD ENOUGH, AND WAS UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL WHEN USED IN NOISY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5286XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990301. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Report #854046

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on .CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK.Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Report #856204

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2000.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIRBAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. IT TOOK SEVERAL MONTHS FOR THE PART TO COME. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THE LIGHT WAS BLINKING THE AIRBAG WASN'T WORKING. THE PART CAME, AND TWO DAYS LATER, AIRBAG LIGHT WAS STILL BLINKING. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5487X2. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in 29 PALM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #9000417

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . VEHICLE SURGES OR SLOWS DOWN AT 45 MPH ON ITS OWN, UNABLE TO DETERMINE DEFECT. *MJS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5289XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in DILLEN, NE. Vehicle was purchased on 19990930. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Steering Rack And Pinion Rack

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Steering Rack And Pinion Rack Report #859165

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2000.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK . CONSUMER HEARS A RUBBING NOISE IN STEERING RACK WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5287XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in ATHOL, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990625. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Report #9001833

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2000.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . CAR SHOOK VERY HARD AND HEARD A DISTINCT RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR END, AFTER INCIDENT BRAKES WERE NOISY AND PULSATED WHENEVER THEY GOT HOT, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL CAR,PAD AND ROTORS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WARPED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK548XXZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in ALBANY, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20000322. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Tires

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Tires Report #726950

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2000.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with TIRES . TIRES ARE GETTING DEEP NASTY CRACKS IN MY OPINION TOO SOON FOR SUCH A NEW / LOW MILEAGE CAR, WOMAN DRIVING LITTLE BABY . *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185/65/14 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5283XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in COPIAGUE, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19981001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Report #882485

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2001.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . ANY TIME CONSUMER STARTS VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON AUTOMATICALLY AS DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT WILL WORK. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON CONSUMER ASSUMES THAT TAIL LIGHTS ARE ALSO ON. BUT, IN REALITY, THEY DON'T COME ON. COMSUMER HAS BEEN STOPPED BY POLICE DUE TO TAIL LIGHTS NOT BEING ON.*AK TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON BUT HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON WHEN THE ENGINE START RUNNING. *YH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5284XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Exterior Lighting Headlights

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #882485

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2001.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . ANY TIME CONSUMER STARTS VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON AUTOMATICALLY AS DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT WILL WORK. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON CONSUMER ASSUMES THAT TAIL LIGHTS ARE ALSO ON. BUT, IN REALITY, THEY DON'T COME ON. COMSUMER HAS BEEN STOPPED BY POLICE DUE TO TAIL LIGHTS NOT BEING ON.*AK TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON BUT HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON WHEN THE ENGINE START RUNNING. *YH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5284XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags Frontal

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #884681

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2001.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in BATESVILLE, MS. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Report #10018721

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2003.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING MY MVA,CAUSING ME EXTENSIVE PROBLEMS. *NLM.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5287XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in PAINTSVILLE, KY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 19990921. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 0 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RON PERRY CENTURY AUTO MALL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: NO LONGER IN BUISNES. DEALER'S CITY: LOUISA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KY.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Seats Front Assembly Recliner

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Report #10018903

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2003.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER . I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING A 99 CHEVY PRIZM GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. I WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE PASSENGER RIGHT SIDE REAR CORNER AND THEN IMMEDIATELY AGAIN ON THE PASSENGER FRONT RIGHT CORNER. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. IT WAS ALL THE WAY BACK IN THE RECLINED POSITION. THE ONLY INJURY I EXPERIENCED WAS WHIPLASH. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5286XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in HIGHLAND, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990105. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MATTHEW HARGRAVES . DEALER'S CITY: ROYAL OAK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags Frontal

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #10046395

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2003.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING ON ICY ROADS, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND THE CONSUMERS CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SPINAL/FACIAL, AND HEAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS NOTED THAT FRONTAL AIR BAG SENSORS HAD BEEN DAMAGED IN THE CRASH. *AK *SCC *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5285XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in LANSDALE, PA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20020228. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: HARRIS OLDMOBILE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215 368 8500 . DEALER'S CITY: LANSDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19446 .
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Seat Belts Front

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Seat Belts Front Report #10046395

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2003.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . WHILE DRIVING ON ICY ROADS, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND THE CONSUMERS CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SPINAL/FACIAL, AND HEAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS NOTED THAT FRONTAL AIR BAG SENSORS HAD BEEN DAMAGED IN THE CRASH. *AK *SCC *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5285XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in LANSDALE, PA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20020228. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: HARRIS OLDMOBILE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215 368 8500 . DEALER'S CITY: LANSDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19446 .
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Report #10056689

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1999.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE OF THE (NEW) VEHICLE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT AT BEST THE PROBLEM WILL GO AWAY FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN RECUR. NOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, GM REFUSES TO COVER THE COST OF DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5486XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10087706

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2004.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CONSUMER NOTICED ENGINE CONSUMED EVERY 1000 MILES ONE QUART OF OIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT SHOP THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5287XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in GONZALES, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Report #10090547

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2004.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . DRIVER'S INSIDE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING AND PIN BROKE; DOOR COULDN'T BE OPENED FROM INSIDE. PARTS DEALER STATED A NUMBER OF THESE HAVE BROKEN ON THIS MODEL.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5282XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in BRECKSVILLE, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20000412. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10121889

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2005.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND HORN NOT WORKING.Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in AUGUSTA, ME. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Fuel Rail

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Fuel Rail Report #10147223

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2005.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL . IN APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 2005 I DETECTED A GAS SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER IN MY 1999 CHEVY PRIZM (70K MILES). THE SMELL WAS OVERWHELMING AND I HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW WHEN DRIVING OR I WOULD GET HEADACHES. I DETERMINED THAT THE SMELL ONLY OCCURRED WHEN USING OUTSIDE AIR FOR THE HEATER A/C UNIT AS I COULD NOT SMELL GAS WHEN THE INSIDE AIR SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. USING ONLY THE INSIDE AIR SWITCH, I FOOLISHLY WAITED NEARLY 12 MONTHS BEFORE TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC. IN JANUARY 2006 THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING AT A SIGNIFICANT RATE AND HE INDICATED THERE WAS HIGH RISK OF FIRE FROM THE LEAK. HE ALSO INDICATED THAT WHEN HE PURCHASED A NEW FUEL RAIL FROM A DENVER, CO DISTRIBUTOR HE WAS TOLD THAT MANY NEW FUEL RAILS WERE BEING PURCHASED BECAUSE OF THE SAME FAILURE. WITH THE NEW FUEL RAIL INSTALLED THERE IS NO MORE LEAKING GAS AND NO GAS SMELLS WHEN I AM USING EITHER OUTSIDE OR INSIDE AIR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE OTHER CHEVY PRIZM/TOYOTA COROLLAS TO SEE IF THERE IS A PATTERN IN FUEL RAIL FAILURE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5281XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in BILLINGS, MT. Vehicle was purchased on 20030110. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Wheels Rim

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Wheels Rim Report #10161415

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2006.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . THE RIMS OF THE 1999 CHEVROLET PRISM BEND AND PUNCTURE THE TIRES. THEY WERE BRAND NEW TIRES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH WHAT A MECHANIC HAS SAID ARE "SOFT RIMS." THE TIRES COULD FAIL WITHOUT ME KNOWING IT. I ASKED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR HELP IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM. THE MANAGER SAID :"WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF MY POCKET." MY MAIN CONCERN IS TO MAKE THE CAR SAFE. I TRAVEL WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN. MY SON IN LAW SUGGESTED THAT THE RIMS BE EXCHANGED FOR A SAFER RIM. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH BENT RIMS IN THIS MODELS. I MAINLY AM SEEKING A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5288XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in BURTON, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 19990808. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PRESTON CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 440-834-9700 . DEALER'S CITY: BURTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44021 .
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #10163753

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2006.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO CLOSE. NO AMOUNT OF JAMMING THE TONGUE INTO THE RECEPTOR CAUSES ENGAGEMENT. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES. THE DEALER IS REPLACING AT A PARTS CHARGE OF $125 PLUS LABOR. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990423. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HURD CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: JOHNSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: RI.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10192374

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2007.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . THE THROTTLE ON MY CAR STUCK AT FULL OR NEARLY FULL WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PASS A VEHICLE. I FIRMLY DEPRESSED AND HELD THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEN TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: CHECKED THAT CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ACTIVE; CHECKED THAT NOTHING WAS DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR; PULLED BACK ON THE ACCELERATOR; WHILE CONTINUING TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO ACC; PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE MECHANIC AT THE GARAGE STATED THAT A PIN HAD COME OFF OF THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT CAUSED A DAISY CHAIN LINK TO JAM IN THE CORNER EDGE OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDING THE THROTTLE OPEN. AN AFTERMARKET CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THE CAR IN 2000 BY THE DEALER WAS NOT WORKING FOR AT LEAST TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MECHANIC INSERTED A COTTER PIN ON THE END OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL ARM, TEST DROVE THE CAR AND REQUESTED THAT I DRIVE VERY LITTLE UNTIL I COULD RETURN FOR A BRAKE CHECK WHEN THE GARAGE REOPENED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89090 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5288XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in HAMPTON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000515. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10202874

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2007.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . AT 80,000 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING PO 441: EVAP PURGE FLOW. THIS IS GETTING WAY TO COMMON AMONG THESE CARS, PLEASE ADMIT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW AND FIX IT. (TOYOTA HAS ADMITTED THE PROBLEM ON 1998 MODELS, AND HAS CUT A DEAL WITH THE GOVERNMENT TO RETROFIT OLD TRUCKS AND BUSES NOT EVEN MADE BY TOYOTA TO MAKE UP FOR THE POLLUTION THEY'VE CAUSED, BUT THAT STILL LEAVES ME PAYING TO HAVE THIS DESIGN FLAW FIXED). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5284XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in SOMERSET, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Electrical System

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Electrical System Report #10243443

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2008.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD AN EXCESSIVELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND CONTINUED TO RUN UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THIS WAS A CONTINUOUS FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,040. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60040 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK528XXZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Electrical System Report #10312110

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2010.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 1999 CHEVROLET PRISM HAD EQUIPMENT FAILURE. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY PASSING MOTORISTS. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0029-90 UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF UPDATED 05/24/10 *BF .Vehicle was on fire. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10312110

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2010.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 1999 CHEVROLET PRISM HAD EQUIPMENT FAILURE. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY PASSING MOTORISTS. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0029-90 UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF UPDATED 05/24/10 *BF .Vehicle was on fire. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Exterior Lighting

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Exterior Lighting Report #10525904

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2013.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I WAS DRIVING TO HELP A FRIEND MOVE ABOUT 4 BLOCK FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX ON THURSDAY 18TH JULY AT APPROXIMATELY 12:20PM. ABOUT TWO BLOCKS FROM MY APARTMENT, I LOOKED OVER TO MY RIGHT SHOULDER TO CHECK MY BLIND SPOT TO MERGE INTO THE NEXT LANE AND WHEN I TURNED BACK THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES AND STOPPED SUDDENLY. BY THIS TIME I WAS WITHIN TWO CAR LENGTHS AWAY AND SLAMMED MY BRAKES. MY CAR BEGAN SLOWING DOWN BUT SLID STRAIGHT INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. AFTER I REAR ENDED HER I LOOK AHEAD AND NOTICE A 4 CAR BUILD UP WITH THE 5TH CAR AHEAD MAKING AN ILLEGAL U TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. MY ENTIRE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED WITH ALL NEW PARTS HAVING TO BE BOUGHT. BECAUSE MY CAR IS FRONT WELL DRIVE THE FRONT DIPPED AND DID NOT DO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE OTHER PERSONS VEHICLE (1999 HONDA ACCORD COPE) EXCEPT SCRATCHED HER BUMPER. I ONLY HAVE LIABILITY SO HER CAR IS BEING FIXED AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR MINE OUT OF POCKET. BECAUSE THE LEFT FENDER WAS BADLY DENTED, IT HINDERED THE FRONT DOOR FROM BEING ABLE TO OPEN AND I REMAINED PINNED INTO MY CAR FOR A WHILE. I NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAGS NEVER EVEN WENT OFF WHICH COULD HAVE PREVENT THE LITTLE WHIP LASH I RECEIVED. I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING SLIGHT PAINS BEHIND MY NECK. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5286XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in WICHITA, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Structure Body

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Structure Body Report #10525904

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2013.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I WAS DRIVING TO HELP A FRIEND MOVE ABOUT 4 BLOCK FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX ON THURSDAY 18TH JULY AT APPROXIMATELY 12:20PM. ABOUT TWO BLOCKS FROM MY APARTMENT, I LOOKED OVER TO MY RIGHT SHOULDER TO CHECK MY BLIND SPOT TO MERGE INTO THE NEXT LANE AND WHEN I TURNED BACK THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES AND STOPPED SUDDENLY. BY THIS TIME I WAS WITHIN TWO CAR LENGTHS AWAY AND SLAMMED MY BRAKES. MY CAR BEGAN SLOWING DOWN BUT SLID STRAIGHT INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. AFTER I REAR ENDED HER I LOOK AHEAD AND NOTICE A 4 CAR BUILD UP WITH THE 5TH CAR AHEAD MAKING AN ILLEGAL U TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. MY ENTIRE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED WITH ALL NEW PARTS HAVING TO BE BOUGHT. BECAUSE MY CAR IS FRONT WELL DRIVE THE FRONT DIPPED AND DID NOT DO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE OTHER PERSONS VEHICLE (1999 HONDA ACCORD COPE) EXCEPT SCRATCHED HER BUMPER. I ONLY HAVE LIABILITY SO HER CAR IS BEING FIXED AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR MINE OUT OF POCKET. BECAUSE THE LEFT FENDER WAS BADLY DENTED, IT HINDERED THE FRONT DOOR FROM BEING ABLE TO OPEN AND I REMAINED PINNED INTO MY CAR FOR A WHILE. I NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAGS NEVER EVEN WENT OFF WHICH COULD HAVE PREVENT THE LITTLE WHIP LASH I RECEIVED. I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING SLIGHT PAINS BEHIND MY NECK. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5286XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in WICHITA, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Air Bags

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Air Bags Report #10525904

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2013.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS DRIVING TO HELP A FRIEND MOVE ABOUT 4 BLOCK FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX ON THURSDAY 18TH JULY AT APPROXIMATELY 12:20PM. ABOUT TWO BLOCKS FROM MY APARTMENT, I LOOKED OVER TO MY RIGHT SHOULDER TO CHECK MY BLIND SPOT TO MERGE INTO THE NEXT LANE AND WHEN I TURNED BACK THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES AND STOPPED SUDDENLY. BY THIS TIME I WAS WITHIN TWO CAR LENGTHS AWAY AND SLAMMED MY BRAKES. MY CAR BEGAN SLOWING DOWN BUT SLID STRAIGHT INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. AFTER I REAR ENDED HER I LOOK AHEAD AND NOTICE A 4 CAR BUILD UP WITH THE 5TH CAR AHEAD MAKING AN ILLEGAL U TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. MY ENTIRE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED WITH ALL NEW PARTS HAVING TO BE BOUGHT. BECAUSE MY CAR IS FRONT WELL DRIVE THE FRONT DIPPED AND DID NOT DO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE OTHER PERSONS VEHICLE (1999 HONDA ACCORD COPE) EXCEPT SCRATCHED HER BUMPER. I ONLY HAVE LIABILITY SO HER CAR IS BEING FIXED AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR MINE OUT OF POCKET. BECAUSE THE LEFT FENDER WAS BADLY DENTED, IT HINDERED THE FRONT DOOR FROM BEING ABLE TO OPEN AND I REMAINED PINNED INTO MY CAR FOR A WHILE. I NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAGS NEVER EVEN WENT OFF WHICH COULD HAVE PREVENT THE LITTLE WHIP LASH I RECEIVED. I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING SLIGHT PAINS BEHIND MY NECK. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5286XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in WICHITA, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Electrical System Ignition

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Electrical System Ignition Report #10617680

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2014.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. OVER A YEAR AGO, THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHICH SPREAD TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE IGNITION, WIRING HARNESS, AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5284XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in CANON CITY, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Report #10617680

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2014.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. OVER A YEAR AGO, THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHICH SPREAD TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE IGNITION, WIRING HARNESS, AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5284XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in CANON CITY, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET PRIZM Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator Report #10617680

CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2014.CHEVROLET PRIZM 1999, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. OVER A YEAR AGO, THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHICH SPREAD TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE IGNITION, WIRING HARNESS, AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1Y1SK5284XZ. Chevrolet Prizm 1999 problem was reported in CANON CITY, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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Chevrolet Prizm 1999 systems


Air Bags 5 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal 6 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module 2 Review(s)

Electrical System 2 Review(s)

Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator 1 Review(s)

Electrical System Ignition 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Headlights 2 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Tail Lights 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Turn Signal 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Fuel Rail 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts Front 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly 1 Review(s)

Seats 1 Review(s)

Seats Front Assembly Recliner 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor 1 Review(s)

Steering Rack And Pinion Rack 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 1 Review(s)

Tires 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control 1 Review(s)

Wheels Rim 1 Review(s)

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