There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm, but owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Chevrolet Prizm problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Seats | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2000 Chevrolet Prizm complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 130,000 miles · reported Jan 13, 2015
The contact owned a 2000 chevrolet prizm. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond; however, the contact was able to prevent a crash. The vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Air Bags · at 56,000 miles · reported Apr 16, 2014
The contact owns a 2000 chevrolet prism. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag and air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 11/14/14 updated 7/28/2015
Engine · at 90,000 miles · reported Jul 27, 2012
The piston skirts on the 2000 model were too short (They were replaced with appropriate skirts in a later year model). The very short skirt allows the piston to tilt in the cylinder much sooner than would happen in normal engines. This causes the rings to fail to seat properly much earlier than would happen in an engine with normal skirt lengths. This causes excessive oil consumption where the amount of oil consumed rises exponentially with the number of miles driven. At some point, the engine could malfunction while the driver is driving.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 99,000 miles · reported Feb 8, 2011
The contact owns a 2000 chevrolet prism. The contact stated that when the drivers door would lock, the driver was unable to exit the vehicle from inside. In order to exit the vehicle, he would have to open the window to engage the exterior door latch. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was approximately 99,000.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 94,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2011
Chevrolet prizm...corolla in disguise. Car drinks oil bad. Have owned a 2000 model bought in 2008 with 44,000 miles car looked and drove like new so I thought car is made by toyota no need to check under the hood. Wrong!!! Got home with the car and my dad wanted to drive it,he's a mechanic.gets back home mad. He heard a ticking noise,( I didn't notice cause last car was wore out and noisy...this was quite for me) checked oil and there was less than a quart in the oil pan it only holds a little over 3qts. He put oil in it and it was super quite motor. Drove the car til bout 94000. At first the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 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 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?
Owners report seats problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 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.