Complaints
59
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Chevrolet Prizm Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:85,700 mi
#24 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:50,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#34 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:82,834 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 85,700 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 82,834 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 89,346 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 41,765 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 97,128 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 43,542 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 55,775 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 124,692 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 81,265 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 30,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 | 1 | — | 56,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi |
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