1997 Geo Prizm Review

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1997 Geo Prizm is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 173.00 in length and 53.30 in height. Made in United States, 1997 Geo Prizm has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 13,485 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1997 Geo Prizm. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 13.20 gallon. The engine is 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V and uses 25 - 30 of gasoline in the city and 25 - 30 on highways.

Make: Geo

Model: Prizm

Trims Available: 2

Location: UNITED STATES

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V

Transmission: 3A | 4A | 5M

Driveline: FWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $13,485 USD

MPG: 25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY

Tires: 175/65R14

Tank Size: 13 gallon

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Geo Prizm 1997 Trims

1997 Geo Prizm LSi

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V

Transmission: 3A | 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY

1997 Geo Prizm Base

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V

Transmission: 3A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 25 - 30 City / 29 - 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

1Y1SK5264VZ446815
1Y1SK5260VZ436413
1Y1SK5261VZ448988
1Y1SK5262VZ457215
1Y1SK5263VZ425759
1Y1SK5263VZ435014
1Y1SK5266VZ436531
1Y1SK5267VZ405756
1Y1SK5268VZ427720
1Y1SK5268VZ454500
1Y1SK5269VZ419478
1Y1SK5269VZ442842
1Y1SK526XVZ404858
1Y1SK5286VZ409492
1Y1SK5286VZ440614
1Y1SK528XVZ441099
1Y1SK5264VZ433773
1Y1SK5265VZ460125
1Y1SK5268VZ437325
1Y1SK5263VZ424188
1Y1SK5261VZ420401
1Y1SK5264VZ406024
1Y1SK5268VZ434036
1Y1SK5262VZ428409
1Y1SK5261VZ438445
1Y1SK5262VZ460504
1Y1SK5265VZ432132
1Y1SK5267VZ422217
1Y1SK5261VZ419720
1Y1SK5283VZ443292
1Y1SK5263VZ411330
1Y1SK5266VZ406848
1Y1SK526XVZ416346

Safety & Recalls

Recall 10E002000 started on /Date(1265864400000-0500)/.

Summary: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

Recall 97V043002 started on /Date(858834000000-0500)/.

Summary: IF THE AIR BAG COMPUTER IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A MECHANICAL SHOCK (I.E., RAPIDLY MOVING THE FRONT SEAT BACK AGAINST THE STOPS OR A SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE) WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG CAN DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER.

FAQ

The 1997 Geo Prizm is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Geo Prizm so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Geo Prizm is lower than $6,743.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Geo Prizm that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1997 Geo Prizm can go 330 miles in the city and 382.8 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 Geo Prizm is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 Geo Prizm has a 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V engine and It gets 25 - 30/29 - 35 mpg city/highway.