Chevrolet Prizm problems
The Geo Prizm and Chevrolet Prizm were compact cars that were rebadged versions of the Toyota Sprinter, a vehicle that the Japanese automaker Toyota never directly sold in the North American market. The Sprinter itself was derived from the Toyota Corolla. The Prizm was marketed under the Geo nameplate until it was discontinued after the 1997 model year. After that, the vehicle was marketed under the Chevrolet nameplate. General Motors (GM) referred to this and other Toyota Corolla derived vehicles as the GM S platform. The cars were produced from 1988 to 2001 (the last ones being sold for model year 2002) alongside the Corolla at NUMMI, an assembly plant operated as a joint venture of GM and Toyota. The Prizm was sold exclusively in the United States and succeeded the 1985–1988 Chevrolet Nova, which was also derived from the Sprinter and produced at NUMMI.
Production
All Prizms were built at NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.), a joint venture company between Toyota and General Motors in Fremont, California. The NUMMI plant at Fremont had manufactured the Prizm's predecessor, the Chevrolet Nova, and would later manufacture the Pontiac Vibe, one of its replacements.
Production of the newly-rebadged Chevrolet Prizm began in late 1997 as the Geo brand was phased out, alongside the newest North American generation of the Toyota Corolla. The last Prizm was built on December 13, 2001, resulting in a brief 2002 model year.
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Common Chevrolet Prizm problems
The Chevrolet Prizm is a compact car that was produced from 1990 to 2002. While many owners have reported positive experiences with the car, there are some common problems that have been reported based on owner complaints.
One of the most common problems with the Chevrolet Prizm is excessive oil consumption, particularly in the 2001 model year. This issue has been reported by 83 owners, making it the most common problem with the car.
Another common problem with the Chevrolet Prizm is a check engine light due to a failed mass air flow sensor. This issue has been reported by 45 owners. The mass air flow sensor measures the amount of air that is entering the engine, and a failure can cause the check engine light to come on. This problem can be caused by normal wear and tear or by a faulty sensor.
The front brake rotor wear can also cause pulsations in the Chevrolet Prizm. This issue has been reported by 38 owners. The front brake rotors are a critical component of the car's braking system, and wear can cause pulsations or vibrations when braking. This problem can be caused by normal wear and tear or by a faulty brake system.
The flush brake fluid is another common problem with the Chevrolet Prizm. This issue has been reported by 30 owners. The brake fluid is responsible for transmitting the force from the brake pedal to the brake calipers. Flushing the brake fluid can help to prevent corrosion and improve the performance of the braking system.
The interior problems have also been reported by 6 owners of the Chevrolet Prizm. These problems can include issues with the seats, dashboard, or other interior components. These problems can be caused by normal wear and tear or by a faulty interior component.
The transmission problems have been reported by 3 owners of the Chevrolet Prizm. These problems can include issues with the transmission shifting or engaging. These problems can be caused by normal wear and tear or by a faulty transmission.
The electrical problems have been reported by 3 owners of the Chevrolet Prizm. These problems can include issues with the car's electrical system, such as the battery or alternator. These problems can be caused by normal wear and tear or by a faulty electrical component.
Overall, the Chevrolet Prizm is a reliable car that has been reported to have some common problems based on owner complaints. These problems include excessive oil consumption, check engine light due to a failed mass air flow sensor, front brake rotor wear, flush brake fluid, interior problems, transmission problems, and electrical problems. While these problems can be expensive to fix, many owners have reported positive experiences with the car, particularly in terms of its reliability and fuel efficiency.
Is the Chevrolet Prizm a good car?
In short, the Prizm is one of the best compact cars money can buy. It does everything well, and looks good too. Better yet, it is essentially a reskinned Toyota Corolla, which bodes well for reliability, but not necessarily resale value.
How many miles will a Geo Prizm last?
Extremely reliable car.
Lasting over 200,000 miles is common.
Does Chevy Prizm have Toyota engine?
All Prizms are powered by engines from their contemporary Toyota Corolla models: 1990–1992 Geo Prizms are powered by a 4A-FE or optional 4A-GE engine. 1993–1997 Geo Prizms are powered by a 4A-FE or optional 7A-FE engine.
How many miles per gallon does a Chevy Prizm?
Fuel Economy
| City | 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway | 32 mpg |
| Combined | 28 mpg |
Percentage distribution of complaints by Chevrolet Prizm years
We have researched Chevrolet problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Chevrolet Prizm cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Chevrolet Prizm model years:
- Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Chevrolet Prizm 1998
- Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Chevrolet Prizm 2000
- Chevrolet Prizm 2002
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Chevrolet Prizm model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Chevrolet Prizm years
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Chevrolet Prizm car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Chevrolet Prizm , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Chevrolet Prizm vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Prizm model years
A total of 34 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Prizm model years
There were a total of 8 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Prizm model years
There were a total of 17 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 211 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chevrolet Prizm . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chevrolet Prizm vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- Date Complaint: 2020-07-11
- VIN: 1Y1SK52801Z
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE HAD A 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM AND NOW SOMEONE THREATENED MY LIFE TO FORCE ME TO BUY A 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE WINDOWS OF THESE CARS FOG UP TOO SEVERE TO DRIVE IN MINOR OR MAJOR RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN. WHEN IT RAINS WE HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON HIGHWAYS AND IN CITIES AND TOWNS AND WAIT FOR IT TO STOP RAINING FOR THE CAR TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE. MOST ALL OTHER CARS HAVE WINDOWS THAT ARE SAFE TO DIVE WITH BUT THESE CARS ARE NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING IN THE RAIN.
Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-20
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1Y1SK5282XZ
- Components: STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: AT 70 MILES/HOUR MY GENERAL MOTORS POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS ON FULL ASSIST AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. GENERAL MOTORS SECRETLY REMOVED THE POWER ASSIST, REPLACED IT AND THEN JIMMIED THE ENTIRE CAR TO PRESENT FALSE EVIDENCE THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY BAD DRIVER CAR MAINTENANCE. THEY THEN DENIED THE CLAIM BASED ON PHOTOGRAPHS THEY HAD TAKEN OF MY CAR AFTER THEY HAD CHANGED EVERYTHING. THE ACCIDENT ON 7/20/2018, OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY DURING A SUNNY LATE MORNING. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR *JS *JS *TT CONSUMER STATED I SENT ONE LETTER TO THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION ON 12/3/2018 WITH 7 QUESTIONS AND ANOTHER LETTER ON 9/27/2019 WITH 3 MORE QUESTIONS TO YOU. I HAVE SENT COPIES OF THESE LETTERS, PER ATTACHMENT. CAN I GET SPECIFIC ANSWERS TO EACH QUESTION FROM YOU AND YOUR PHONE # SO I CAN CALL YOU AFTER MY REVIEW. IT SEEMS TO ME GENERAL MOTORS HAS ALWAYS DESIGNED ITS' VARIABLE POWER STEERING ASSISTS, WHEN THEY BREAK, TO GO INTO FULL, OPEN POWER ASSIST , ALL THE TIME AND AT ALL SPEEDS. THIS IS SOO MUCH MORE DANGEROUS THAN MANUAL STEERING ESPECIALLY WITHOUT LOW SPEED WARNING THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS BROKEN. WHAT HAS NHTSA DONE TO PREVENT THIS SAFETY RISK TO DRIVERS OF EXCESS, INAPPROPRIATE MAGNIFICATION OF HIGH SPEED STEERING. *JB
Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-07
- Date Complaint: 2018-09-08
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: HI, I AM WRITING TO REPORT A TIRE BRAND, SOLD BY WALMART THAT COULD BE ILLEGAL FOR SALE IN THE U.S. THE DOT INFORMATION IS COMPLETELY MISSING ON THESE TIRES. THEREFORE, ALL THE CLAIMS MADE IN UTQG SPECS COULD BE FALSE AND/OR DO NOT MEET US STANDARDS. THESE ARE TIRES SOLD ON WALMART.COM AND BOUGHT AND USED BY MANY PEOPLE. I RECENTLY EXAMINED A PAIR OF THESE TIRES WHILE I WAS PICKING UP AN ORDER FROM WALMART. THESE TIRES MADE A RATTLING SOUND WHEN BOUNCED ON THE FLOOR. WHEN WE TESTED OTHER TIRE BRANDS FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS, THEY DID NOT MAKE THE RATTLING SOUND. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE STEEL BELTS ARE LOOSE UNDER THE TREAD. ONLY A FATAL CRASH DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION MIGHT REVEAL THIS FAULT, WHICH MIGHT BE TOO LATE A LESSON TO LEARN FOR SOMEONE. I AM NOT SURE IF ALL TIRE SIZES OR TIRE TYPES HAVE MISSING DOT INFORMATION. AS I AM NOT AN EXPERT IN TIRES, I COULD BE WRONG ABOUT DEFECTIVE STEEL BELTS TOO (THE RATTLING SOUND), BUT, I WANT TO BRING MY OBSERVATIONS TO THE ATTENTION OF EXPERTS. IT'S WORTH LOOKING IN TO THESE TIRES TO MAKE SURE THAT US CUSTOMERS ARE NOT BEEN SOLD UNSAFE TIRES. IF THIS COULD PREVENT AN AVOIDABLE ACCIDENT, IT'S WORTH THE EFFORT. I CONTACTED WALMART AND BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION. FROM THEIR EMAIL RESPONSE, IT SEEMS THAT THEY ARE IGNORING THE ISSUE. THE TIRE IN QUESTION IS, BRAND: CROSSWIND HP010 MANUFACTURER: LINGLONG MADE IN: THAILAND SIZE: 185/65R14 WALMART PRODUCT PAGE: HTTPS://WWW.WALMART.COM/IP/CROSSWIND-HP010-185-65R14-86H-TIRE/765720344 THANK YOU PS: I ENDED UP RETURNING THE TIRES
Chevrolet Prizm 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-08
- Date Complaint: 2018-06-23
- VIN: 1Y1SK52892Z
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE ABSORBS OIL. AFTER PURCHASING; ENGINE SEIZED. PURCHASED 2ND ENGINE AT BEECHMONT CHEVROLET...SAME FLAW. ENGINE SEIZED AT FIVE MILE ROAD EXIT OFF OF I-275. TO THIS DAY IF I DO NOT CHECK OIL ON REGULAR BASIS. I POSE A RISK OF ENGINE SEIZING AGAIN.
Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-19
- Date Complaint: 2016-02-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1Y1SK5480XZ
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID THROUGH THE NORTHBOUND LANES AND THEN INTO THE DIRT MEDIAN AND FINALLY BECOMING CAUGHT ON THE CABLE DIVIDER, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE THAT SEPARATED FROM IT'S TREAD WAS A FIRESTONE FR380 E26L 38B. THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED IN 2009 WITH A 55,000 MILE LIMITED WARRANTY. WHEN THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED THE ODOMETER WAS AT 88,088 MILES. THE ODOMETER WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT WAS 140,629 MILES. THIS MEANS THE TIRE WAS STILL 2,459 MILES UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH RECOMMENDED BY FIRESTONE TIRES IS 2/32 DEEP OR 0.0625. THE TREAD DEPTH ON THE TIRE IN QUESTION WAS 0.175, MORE THAN TWICE THE REQUIRED DEPTH. THE STATE TROOPER WHO INVESTIGATED THE CRASH DETERMINED THAT I WAS NOT AT FAULT. THE MECHANIC WHO EXAMINED MY VEHICLE AGREED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE'S TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE.
Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-10
- Date Complaint: 2015-11-13
- VIN: 1Y1SK52891Z
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM HAS BEEN BURNING OIL SINCE AROUND 60-70K MILES AND HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. CHEVROLET DIDN'T BUILD THE ENGINE RIGHT AND THE RINGS/HEADS I THINK NEED REPLACED (WHAT I READ ON). AND CHEVROLET HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM AND ITS COSTLY AS IT BURNS AROUND A QUART EVERY 200 MILES.
Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-11
- Date Complaint: 2015-11-11
- VIN: 1Y1SK52871Z
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I GOT THIS CAR A YEAR AND HALF AGO AND IT WORKED OK. BUT NOW IT IS EATING OIL LIKE CRAZY. AND ALSO WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT HESITATES AND WONT MOVE FORWARD. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE 3 WRECKS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. WHY PAY FOR THIS CAR IF ITS GOING TO KILL ME.
Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-20
- Date Complaint: 2015-08-17
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR TURNED OFF WHEN PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL. WHEN MY HUSBAND AND DAD TOOK THE CAR TO GET CHECKED, THEY WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL. THE COMPUTER BLEW OUT TWICE. THEY WEREN'T CHARGED WHICH WAS A GOOD THING BECAUSE THOSE ARE EXPENSIVE. EVERY TIME YOU SWITCH THE A/C ON OR TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR TURNS OFF. I CAME ON THIS WEBSITES HOPING TO SEE IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE MY FAVORITE CAR IS JUST SITTING THERE COLLECTING DUST. I DON'T WANT TO JUNK THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS GREAT! I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE IT NEITHER BECAUSE I HAVE TWO KIDS AND DON'T WANT NOTHING BAD TO HAPPEN. PLEASE GET A RECALL DONE. I DON'T WANT TO JUNK THIS CAR.
Chevrolet Prizm 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2015-06-23
- VIN: 1Y1SK52882Z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY 2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM (SAME AS A TOYOTA COROLLA) HAS ITS CRUSE CONTROL, HORN, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG ALL MOUNTED ON THE STEERING WHEEL, ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE REST OF THE CAR THROUGH AN INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL (AKA CLOCK SPRING) MECHANISM. BOTH THE CRUSE CONTROL AND THE HORN DO NOT NOW OPERATE AND HAVEN'T FOR YEARS, DOES THIS MEAN THAT THE AIRBAG IS ALSO INOPERATABLE (TWO OUT OF THREE FAILURES SOUNDS LIKE A BAD OMEN; CONVENTIONAL WISDOM TELLS ME THAT THIS AIRBAG SYSTEM IS ALSO FAULTY)? IS THIS CAR SAFE TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT?
Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-01
- Date Complaint: 2015-05-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1Y1SK52801Z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE CAR WAS HIT ON THE BACK BUMPER CAUSEING THE CAR TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND CAUSING A IT TO ROLL OVER TWICE WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR TO THIS DATE THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED
Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-03
- Date Complaint: 2015-03-11
- VIN: 1Y1SK5285XZ
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REFUELED ON A HALF TANK IN ORDER FOR THE FUEL TANK NOT TO LEAK FUEL. ON ONE OCCASION, ANOTHER DRIVER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE SPARKS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND WAS VIBRATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E002000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Chevrolet Prizm 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-27
- Date Complaint: 2015-01-30
- VIN: 1Y1SK52822Z
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E002000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Chevrolet Prizm 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-12
- Date Complaint: 2015-01-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1Y1SK5283YZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PREVENT A CRASH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-07
- Date Complaint: 2014-08-06
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW WILL NOT RAISE IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT HAS BEEN FULLY RETRACTED (SUCH AS AT A DRIVE-IN WINDOW, OR WHEN THE "AUTO" FEATURE FULLY RETRACTS IT BEFORE I CAN STOP IT). IT WILL EVENTUALLY RAISE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF INOPERATION; SOMETIMES ONLY PARTIALLY AT A TIME. IF I HAVE INTENTIONALLY HAD THE WINDOW DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THERE IS NO PROBLEM - YET. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE WINDOW IS FULLY RETRACTED, AND REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TR
Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-28
- Date Complaint: 2014-07-30
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1Y1SK5284XZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
Latest 5 recalls Chevrolet Prizm
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the Chevrolet Prizm.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Chevrolet Prizm 1998
- Report Received Date: 2010-02-11
- Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- 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.
- Model: Chevrolet Prizm 1999
- Report Received Date: 2010-02-11
- Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- 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.
- Model: Chevrolet Prizm 2000
- Report Received Date: 2010-02-11
- Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- 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.
- Model: Chevrolet Prizm 2001
- Report Received Date: 2010-02-11
- Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- 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.
- Model: Chevrolet Prizm 2002
- Report Received Date: 2010-02-11
- Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- 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.
Latest negative Chevrolet Prizm car reviews
Latest positive Chevrolet Prizm car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2000
The car may not be the most visually appealing, but it certainly gets the job done. You can enjoy the same level of reliability as a Toyota Corolla, without breaking the bank.
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Vehicle year: 2002
I was lucky enough to buy my 99 Prizm LSI for just $300 from a close friend. Although it came with some rust patches, bumper stickers, cracked hubcaps, and a dent on the driver's side door surrounded by dried superglue rings that resemble bullet holes, I absolutely love it! I use it to commute to work every day and usually make at least one other trip, and I only need to fill up the tank with gas no more than twice a month, which costs me just $25. The speakers are fantastic, and I recently replaced the broken radio with an aftermarket Bluetooth one. The braking system has never failed me, and the size of the car is perfect for zipping through traffic and tight parking spaces, while still having plenty of room in the trunk and backseat to pack for a camping trip. These cars may be little beaters now, but they still do their job, and that's why there are so many of them. I hope to drive my beloved car all the way through college, and I feel so grateful that I got it for such a steal!
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Vehicle year: 2002
I purchased my Prizm brand new from the dealer and it has never failed me. Even with 120,000 miles on it, it still runs like it's new. I appreciate that it reliably gets me to work and back, and the fuel economy is great. It came fully loaded with a CD player, sunroof, power everything, and driver, passenger, and side airbags. While there may be some wear and tear on the back, as the only driver, it doesn't bother me. I don't care what others think of my Prizm, I love it and it will be tough to part with.
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Vehicle year: 2001
This car is great on fuel economy, but unfortunately a little too small for my 6 foot frame. I'm currently driving it as a loaner while my 2000 Dodge Neon is in the shop (again and again). When I received the car, the fuel light was on, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it only took $3 of gas to fill it up to over 1/4 tank. In my Neon, I would burn that amount of gas in just 2 days. Even after a full day of driving, the fuel gauge still reads at 1/4 tank.
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Vehicle year: 2001
This is a great little car, especially for getting around town. It has fantastic gas mileage, averaging over 30 miles per gallon. While the backseat can be a bit cramped, the head and leg room for the driver is adequate, even with the moonroof. The trunk is perfect for groceries, but not much else.
Are you having problems with your Chevrolet Prizm?
Jermain Reilly 2025-04-12
Vehicle year: 2000
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my Prizm that I purchased two weeks ago. I have high expectations for my vehicles and I must say, this car has exceeded them. For the price, you get a Corolla engine, and even the whole Corolla, which is amazing. I recently downsized from a 4Runner and I have no regrets whatsoever.
Kayden Ryan 2025-04-11
Vehicle year: 1999
Hi there! I noticed that your 80K burns 1 qt of oil per tank of gas. After doing some research, it seems that there may be an issue with the piston design, as there are too few oil passage holes. It's definitely frustrating to deal with a half-breed like this, but hopefully we can find a solution together!
Erling Bergstrom 2025-04-03
Vehicle year: 2001
This is a base model with a few options. I'm looking for Toyota reliability, but unfortunately, the used car dealer can't seem to fix the horn/cruise control issue. They don't work, and need a new relay. The seating is a bit low, but it's manageable. I checked the oil after 1 month and it was 3.5 quarts low! Yikes, that doesn't leave much. After filling the oil, a month later it needed 1.5 quarts. Another reviewer noted that their mother ran her Prizm 3 times with no oil; maybe because it burns. Someone else said it burns oil at highway speed. Could be. I don't see any drips in the garage. The 3-speed auto stinks on the highway, the car really doesn't like going over 60. The engine is making lifter noises. If the engine holds up, this will be a good around-town econobox for my HS kid.
Dameon Hahn 2025-03-24
Vehicle year: 1998
You have a very reliable car! The only issue you've had is changing the oxygen sensor, but other than that, it runs great and is fuel efficient.
Alan Baumbach 2025-03-19
Vehicle year: 2002
I believe the comment about using a quart of oil every 100 miles is true, especially with over 120,000 miles on the car. Unfortunately, the average mpg is only 20. This may be acceptable for low mileage, but the Prizm engine is not long-lasting. Even after replacing the seals and rings, the car still burns oil and has poor mpg. It's important to note that you won't see smoke unless you hold the throttle 3/4 down for 6-10 seconds, so be sure to do this before making a purchase. I wouldn't recommend buying a Prizm with over 100,000 miles on it. Although it may look like a Corolla, the engine doesn't last like one. I had a bad experience and wouldn't recommend the Prizm.