2001 Chevrolet Prizm problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 36% of complaints. After that come exhaust system (12%) and air bags (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 36% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Among the 51 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 64,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 64,000 miles (21 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 8 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 8 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2001 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Chevrolet Prizm with enough data (31 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.. 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.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle was hit from the side and also on the front. Upon impact the front air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the emergency room.
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.
2001 chevrolet prizm with toyota engine began burning excessive amounts of oil at 70,000 miles. Now burning 1 quart of oil every 300-400 miles. Toyota has admitted a problem with the engine, but GM refuses to do anything.