- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- excessive oil consumption
Here are the Chevrolet Prizms that have the most problems reported over the last 5 years.
The 2001 Chevrolet Prizm has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2001 Prizm for excessive oil consumption.
Worst Reported Problems with the Prizm
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#1: excessive oil consumption on the 2001 Prizm
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#2: excessive oil consumption on the 2000 Prizm
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#3: excessive oil consumption on the 2002 Prizm
Latest Owner Complaints About the Prizm
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interior door handles break -- 2001 Prizm:
The handle snapped off as though brittle. It cost me $140 to fix it. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Prizm owners.
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door handles break -- 2001 Prizm:
I now have to replace the drivers side door handle. This is a known defect and should be reimbursed or covered by the manufacturer. Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 Prizm owners.
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excessive oil consumption -- 2001 Prizm:
I bought my Chevy Prizm brand new off the lot in January, 2001. I love the car, it is very solid, rides smooth, and reliable. Today, I am still driving it with 214,000 miles. It started burning oil at 100k. Like a lot of the posts, the burn consumption slowly increases as the car gets older. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Prizm owners.
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engine burning oil -- 1998 Prizm:
I got my 1998 prizm because I have a 1991corolla yrs ago and ran great, but after a week i checked the oil it needed a quart, so I just figured it was time for a quart. I added a quart and I check my fluids once a week, noticed i needed nearly another quart, i had drove 473 miles that week. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 5 times by other 1998 Prizm owners.
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excessive oil consumption -- 2000 Prizm:
1998 TO 2002 TOYOTA COROLLAS AND CHEVY. PRIZMS. 1.8L MOTOR ARE HAVING A BAD MOTOR. MY 00 CHEVY. PRIZM USES 1 QT. EVERY 100 MILES. IT DOESN'T SMOKE THROUGH THE TAILPIPE, NOT LEAKING, JUST DISAPPEARED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE VEHICLES. WHY AUTOMAKERS MAKE SUCH BAD MOTOR LIKE THIS? HOW ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 25 times by other 2000 Prizm owners.