2001 Chevrolet Prizm engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Problems with fuel system on 2001 chevrolet prizm. The vehicle's oxygen sensor, fuel filter inside the tank and spark plugs were replaced.
1 . Loss of normal vehicle power 2. Check engine light on 3. Diagnostic check done stating oxygen sensors/ catalytic converter 4.vehicle has only 31,000 miles 5. Dealer quotes $500.00 for repair not covered by warranty 6. 2001 chevy prizm.
Engine problems in other years
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998