2001 Chevrolet Prizm engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 chevrolet prizm lsi. Consumer requests reimbursement for replacement cost of the catalytic converter *tgw the consumer stated the catalytic converter had worn out and a rattle had developed on the inside. *jb”
filed Sep 22, 2010
“2001 chevy prism; check engine light continues to be on. I have put two oxygen sensors on at a cost of over $200.00, and light still comes on. Mechanics tell me the code says "lean mixture" but don't know what is causing it. Car hesitates when cold, almost throwing you into the windshield, unless…”
filed Sep 11, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Prizm years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 4 | 21% |
| 2000 Prizm | 4 | 17% |
| 1999 Prizm | 5 | 14% |
| 1998 Prizm | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.