Chevrolet Prizm recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 69 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Prizm (model years 2000–2002). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (19 complaints), followed by air bags (8 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (45), 2000 (24) and 2002 (19). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (19).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Prizm model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 2 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 of 3 | |
| Engine | 6 | 2 of 3 | |
| Tires | 6 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 of 3 |
Owners reported a crash in 11 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 8 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.