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1997 Geo Prizm Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Evaporative Canister Purge Solenoid, Evaporative Pressure Switching Solenoid, and the Ground at the left hand front of the vehicle by the battery. A problem with the Ground can cause a start and stall or a no start condition. It can also effect operation of the headlamp system. The cost to repair the Ground is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Evaporative Canister Purge Solenoid is estimated at $17.89 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Evaporative Pressure Switching Solenoid is estimated at $87.37 for parts and $32.50 for parts. All prices are estimates based upon $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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