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Major Problems with Chevrolet Prizm - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Chevrolet Prizm model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Prizm. Older Prizm vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Chevrolet Prizm problems by years

Worst Chevrolet Prizm Problems

AIR BAGS
2001 Chevrolet Prizm April 19, 2003 Victims: 3 Mileage: 36000 miles

While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle was involved in a collision and the airbags did not deploy also the seat belts did not restrain the consumer. as a result, the consumer went through the windshield. dealer notified. *ak. the consumer son was run off the road while trying to avoid an accident and loss control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement wall. *jb

HEAD RESTRAINT
2000 Chevrolet Prizm September 1, 2002 Victims: 1 Mileage: 48000 miles

i was involved in an auto accident on 9/1/2002 in which my seat back failed. i was traveling at approximately 65 mph in my 2000 chevrolet prizm lsi. i was rear ended by a honda civic traveling at approximately 100 mph. the force of the impact was such that when i was thrown to the back of the seat it broke and changed the position of the entire seat from approximately 90 degrees to 150 degrees. when i applied the brakes i was thrown forward and torque-twisted around the three point harness. i then ...

FRONT
1999 Chevrolet Prizm February 20, 2003 Victims: 1 Mileage: 51000 miles

While driving on icy roads, the vehicle was rear ended. the vehicle was pushed into a embankment and hit a tree. the driver's side seat belt failed to restrain the consumer. upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. the driver's head went through the windshield and the consumers chest hit the steering wheel. the driver sustained spinal/facial, and head injuries. the vehicle was inspected, it was noted that frontal air bag sensors had been damaged in the crash. *ak *scc *jb

What is the most common problem with Chevrolet Prizm?

Overall the worst problem with Chevrolet Prizm relates to ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Prizm years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12 AIR BAGS 10 FRONTAL 9 TIRES 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ENGINE 7 ENGINE 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 SUSPENSION 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 GASOLINE 4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 BODY 3 STEERING 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 LATCH 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 RECLINER 3 LATCH 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 2 TREAD/BELT 2 IGNITION 2 SEATS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 EQUIPMENT 1 DOOR 1 SEAT BELTS 1 FRONT 1 WIRING 1 POWER TRAIN 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 ROTOR 1 WHEELS 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 SWITCH 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 SIDEWALL 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HOOD 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 RIM 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FUEL RAIL 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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