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Geo Prizm Automatic Transmission May Not Shift Correctly at High Mileages

Geo Prizm Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Average Mileage: 156,579 mi (130,000 mi - 197,000 mi)

At higher mileages, (125,000-150,000) the automatic transmission may not shift correctly. This can be caused by the throttle position sensor being out of adjustment or a shift solenoid needing to be replaced. Typically the transmission does not need to be completely overhauled.

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Visitor, 1994 Geo Prizm, 132,787 mi

On a cold start, the car won't shift into high gears until it has warmed up. My driving is all highway and I'll be cruising at 65 mph in 3rd gear. I can barely hear myself think until it suddenly decides that it should sift.
I haven't had it fixed as I've already ordered a new car and don't want to be putting money into this.

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Visitor, 1991 Geo Prizm, 160,000 mi

same problem, will not shift until it warms up to operating temperature

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Visitor, 1997 Geo Prizm, 153,000 mi

shifted like a stick shift from 1st to 2nd.

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Visitor, 1996 Geo Prizm, 130,000 mi

Major forward gears slipping. Reverse ok.

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Visitor, 1997 Geo Prizm, 197,000 mi

When cold and sometimes not the car will not sift correctly.

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Visitor, 1996 Geo Prizm, 173,266 mi

unless at operating temp the trans does not shift into overdrive, throwing dtc, shift solenoid E

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Visitor, 1994 Geo Prizm, 132,787 mi

On a cold start, the car won't shift into high gears until it has warmed up. My driving is all highway and I'll be cruising at 65 mph in 3rd gear. I can barely hear myself think until it suddenly decides that it should sift.
I haven't had it fixed as I've already ordered a new car and don't want to be putting money into this.

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Visitor, 1991 Geo Prizm, 160,000 mi

same problem, will not shift until it warms up to operating temperature

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Visitor, 1997 Geo Prizm, 153,000 mi

shifted like a stick shift from 1st to 2nd.

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Visitor, 1996 Geo Prizm, 130,000 mi

Major forward gears slipping. Reverse ok.

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Visitor, 1997 Geo Prizm, 197,000 mi

When cold and sometimes not the car will not sift correctly.

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Visitor, 1996 Geo Prizm, 173,266 mi

unless at operating temp the trans does not shift into overdrive, throwing dtc, shift solenoid E

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