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2001 Chevrolet Prizm recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm, but owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
45
Crashes / fires
7 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Chevrolet Prizm vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Chevrolet Prizm problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling17
Air Bags6
Tires4
Electrical System4
Engine4
Power Train3
Exterior Lighting3
Structure3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Fuel System, Other2

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Chevrolet Prizm complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 100,000 miles · reported Jul 11, 2020
I have had a 2000 chevrolet prizm and now someone threatened my life to force me to buy a 2001 chevrolet prizm. The windows of these cars fog up too severe to drive in minor or major rain and freezing rain. When it rains we have to pull over to the side of the road on highways and in cities and towns and wait for it to stop raining for the car to be safe to drive. Most all other cars have windows that are safe to dive with but these cars are not safe for driving in the rain.
Engine · at 65,000 miles · reported Nov 13, 2015
My 2001 chevrolet prizm has been burning oil since around 60-70k miles and has only gotten worse. Chevrolet didn't build the engine right and the rings/heads I think need replaced (What I read on). And chevrolet has not fixed this problem and its costly as it burns around a quart every 200 miles.
Engine · at 127,000 miles · reported Nov 11, 2015
I got this car a year and half ago and it worked ok. But now it is eating oil like crazy. And also when I try to accelerate it hesitates and wont move forward. It has almost caused me to have 3 wrecks. This is completely unacceptable. Why pay for this car if its going to kill me.
Air Bags · at 144,000 miles · reported May 20, 2015
The car was hit on the back bumper causeing the car to go off the road and causing a it to roll over twice which totalled the car to this date the airbags have never deployed
Electrical System · at 150,000 miles · reported Aug 6, 2014
The driver's power window will not raise immediately after it has been fully retracted (Such as at a drive-in window, or when the "auto" feature fully retracts it before I can stop it). It will eventually raise after a few minutes of inoperation; sometimes only partially at a time. If I have intentionally had the window down for an extended period of time, there is no problem - yet. This only occurs when the window is fully retracted, and regardless of weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (17 reports), followed by air bags (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.