Major Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Prizm Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Chevrolet Prizm

2001 Chevrolet Prizm AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 36000 miles

2001 Chevrolet Prizm FRONTAL Victims: 1

2001 Chevrolet Prizm FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 50000 miles

Browse 2001 Chevrolet Prizm complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE and EXHAUST SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Prizm owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i own a 2001 and a 2002 chevy prizm. both cars are using excessive oil (several quarts every 100 miles...	5 ~ 85700 miles
ENGINE engine is eating oil!! -- i purchased an 18-month old chevy prizm lsi with a 1zz-fe 1.8l engine back in...	4 ~ 82834 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems with fuel system on 2001 chevrolet prizm.*mr the vehicle's oxygen sensor fuel filter inside the tank and spark plugs	4 ~ 89346 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags did not deploy consumer suffered back injuries.*jb...	4 ~ 12500 miles
TIRES car shifted while traveling 50 mph due to both flat tires on left side of the vehicle pulled car on	4 ~ 20883 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving on the express way and experienced complete engine failure on my 2001 chevy prizm. as a result...	3 ~ 66500 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with fuel system on 2001 chevrolet prizm.*mr the vehicle's oxygen sensor fuel filter inside the tank and spark plugs	3 ~ 97128 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet prizm. the contact stated that the rear struts would exhibit a rattling noise...	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 chevy prism check engine light continues to be on. i have put two oxygen sensors on at a cost...	2 ~ 27500 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING third tail light in back window problem i noticed a smell of plastic thought it was turning because i turned...	2 ~ 46000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i was driving on the express way and experienced complete engine failure on my 2001 chevy prizm. as a result...	2 ~ 85500 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 . loss of normal vehicle power 2. check engine light on 3. diagnostic check done stating oxygen sensors/ catalytic...	2 ~ 55775 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the consumer state his 2001 chevrolet prism was hesitating and stalling on a cold start. the vehicle was stalling...	2 ~ 43542 miles
AIR BAGS while driving at 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a collision and the airbags did not deploy also the...	2 ~ 90000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems with fuel system on 2001 chevrolet prizm.*mr the vehicle's oxygen sensor fuel filter inside the tank and spark plugs	2 ~ 124693 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the driver's power window will not raise immediately after it has been fully retracted (such as at a drive-in window...	1 ~ 150000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure total lost all brakes - both brake lines to rear failed simultaneously. *tr...	1 ~ 68000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood on vehicle raised up as car was going about 55 mph shattering windshield and denting the roof. hood jammed	1 ~ 130000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood on vehicle raised up as car was going about 55 mph shattering windshield and denting the roof. hood jammed	1 ~ 130000 miles
POWER TRAIN this concerns a 2001 chevy prism with 138k miles. the engine was irreparably damaged due to oil deprivation. there was...	1 ~ 138000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES right front tire blew out unexpectedly while driving. had not yet anything. tire was split radially from bead to bead....	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM emission vapor canister failure. *tr...	1 ~ 61000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN leak from transaxle valve differential - plastic plug feel out. ruined transmission and engine. engine burning oil like mad. leaks	1 ~ 65000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i had a 180 degree turn accident caused on the morning of 5/16/05 at i-96 east livonia mi with my...	1 ~ 62530 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving the rear wheel cylinder leaked brake fluid which resulted in an accident.*ak rear wheel cylinder had to be	1 ~ 56900 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES during cold weather conditions my 2001 prizm's front doors on both passenger and driver either wont latch stay latched for...	1 ~ 30100 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the 36 month old 2001 chevrolet prizm had an electrical fire in the dash area. my son was inside a...	1 ~ 48000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light suddenly turns on when vehicle is in motion. this is especially more frequencly occuring when weather is cold	1 ~ 54000 miles
SEAT BELTS while driving at 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a collision and the airbags did not deploy also the...	1 ~ 36000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION in mid december while driving at highway speed the vehicle shifted into neutral. the vehicle shifted gears after the shifter...	1 ~ 42000 miles

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