Chevrolet Prizm 2002
Model Prizm made in 2002 by Chevrolet got 16 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 1.8 engine.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | F | 29/33/31 | 31.8/42.8/35.9588 | Regular | 727 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 30/40/34 | 33.6/51.6/39.8566 | Regular | 662 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 32/41/35 | 35.6184/52.2789/41.5815 | Regular | 644 | COMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E002000 | RIDE CONTROL, LLC | E (Equipment) | 12657 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/11/2010 | 02/11/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2010. owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3174 | 10010596 | Service engine soon light due to dtcs p0440 p0441 and or p0446. *eh | 12/01/2004 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3049 | 01/01/2004 | 10009655 | Crankshaft main bearing selection information. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3053A | 3053B | 10009598 | Hesitation on acceleration while the engine is cold and possible p0171 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| 02127 | 01/01/2004 | 10007803 | Service engine soon (ses) light due to a repeat p1349 diagnostic trouble code (dtc). *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 42 | 02/01/2002 | 637916 | Servicing a defective pressure switching valve. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 42 | 02/01/2002 | 637918 | Defective gas caps. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 3336 | 3336A | 10014859 | Inaccurate tech 2 fuel tank pressure sensor readings - resolved in tech 2 version 25.002. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 3046 | 01/01/2004 | 10009581 | Fuel tank pressure parameter information. *tt | 10/07/2004 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 040849014 | 05/01/2004 | 10008488 | Cigar lighter housing pulls out of dash. *mj | 08/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 45 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. as result, major damage occurred. no warning light appeared prior to the crash. manufacturer was notified. *ak *tc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light has come on permanently. this can be temporarily turned off by mechanics but always comes back on again. since there is no problem with the engine, this warning light is useless if i have a real problem. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/18/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled at 35 mph. dealer determined that ignition coil had burned out. 2 cylinders had to be replaced as well.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/18/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled at 35 mph. dealer determined that ignition coil had burned out. 2 cylinders had to be replaced as well.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/31/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Purchased car july '09 with 64,000 on engine. vehicle purchased with 90 day warranty. 2700 miles after purchase, engine emitted blue smoke after highway driving. vehicle taken to repair shop, pistons hold no compression, one valve shot, repair shop and warranty company state vehicle not drivable, needs replacement engine, potential valve damage., engine could cease if driven. warranty did not cover sludge damage due to negligence of previous owner. car burns oil variably ranging from 1qt per 500 miles to 3qt per 200 miles. owners manual states car burns 1 liter per 800 miles from new. not worth paying 3k to 6k for new engine when vehicle valued at 5k. oil burning worse after changing oil, sludge clogged oil pump after 5k of driving. tw* | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Purchased car july '09 with 64,000 on engine. vehicle purchased with 90 day warranty. 2700 miles after purchase, engine emitted blue smoke after highway driving. vehicle taken to repair shop, pistons hold no compression, one valve shot, repair shop and warranty company state vehicle not drivable, needs replacement engine, potential valve damage., engine could cease if driven. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 72000 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet prizm. two years ago, the emissions control box failed at 41,000 miles and caused the check engine light to illuminate. at 72,000 miles, the engine has a piston knock. two different mechanics stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the engine knocking has worsened. the repair has not been made. the contact stated that he was a licensed mechanic and had regular maintenance performed on the vehicle every 3,000 miles. the purchase date and speed were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 72,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/14/2007 | 44870 | 1 | 04/09/2002 |
| The tie down strap on the muffler rusted out at 45,000 miles. the muffler is stainless steel and should last 100,000 miles. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/12/2002 | |||
| Headlights stay on allday and are very bright. which blinds other drivers.*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Hood latch completely broke so that either it could not be closed completely, or, when finally closed, it was impossible to open. this, coupled with other hood latch problems reported by others seems to indicate a definite hood latch problem. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 155995 | 1 | |
| Hood latch/safety latch failed and hood opened up and crashed against windshield at approximately 55 mph. damaged hood, hinges, cowling, and cracked windshield. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 06/19/2008 | 118144 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet prizm. while driving approximately 55 mph, the hood automatically detached from the latch. the hood slammed against the windshield, which shattered the inside and outside glass. there was no warning prior to the failure. the contact observed that the windshield wipers were malfunctioning after the failure. the vehicle was taken to a local independent auto shop for the windshield replacement. recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the hood latch was not malfunctioning. the failure mileage was 118,144 and current mileage was 118,244. updated 1/9/09 *cn updated 01/14/09. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/23/2005 | 55500 | 2 | 09/06/2002 |
| Tilt steering did not lock during a tight right turn.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/25/2008 | 130025 | 1 | |
| Hood latch and safety catch failed; hood flew open on expressway @ 50-55 mph causing damage to hood, hinges, cowling, fenders and windshield. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| I installed four kumho 795 tires (p185/65r14) on 10/03/2006 on my 2002 chevrolet prism lsi. in november 2008, without any warning, one tire (front passenger side) ruptured on the inside side wall. i was lucky not driving on the highway. the car almost lost control. i went to the dealer (executive wholesale tire, rockville, md) and the dealer insisted i must have hit a pothole. this tire was replaced with a kumho kr-21 free, since kumho offered the road hazard warranty on the 795 tires. after this tire was installed, the tires were rotated. another kumho 795 was rotated to the front passenger side. less than a month later, i noticed that tire is leaking air slowly. so i took the car to executive wholesale tire. they found a bulge on the inside side wall, exactly the same location on the other tire. the dealer still insisted that i must have hit something and this time i know for sure i did not. both tires have low mileage and the tread looks brand new. for safety concerns, i refused an offer to have it replaced with another free kumho tire. instead, i have all four kumho tires replaced with michelin tires. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 43495 | 1 | |
| Dear madam/sir, in today's (12/08/09) wall street journal, in the article about toyota recalls, it was mentioned that 2003 and 2004 corollas and matrixes were recalled to fix a flaw that could cause the power windows to stop working. i own a 2002 prizm, which i believe is a corolla with a prizm badge. i had to have one power window fixed at 43,495 miles, another at 56,236 miles and now the other two are giving me problems at 77,000 miles. toyota and chevrolet need to study this problem and extend the recall to the 2002 models. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | PLYMOUTH | WALZERS | ||
| PA | PHILADELPHIA | 19111 | SLOANE | (215) 745-0600 |
| PA | WESST CHESTER | 19382 | THOMAS |