Model year record
2002 Chevrolet Prizm
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 20 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 67,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 65,000 mi |
| Steering | 2 | 55,500 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | 73,000 mi |
| Air bags: frontal | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition: switch | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 1 | 72,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 1 | 44,870 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch | 1 | 118,144 mi |
| Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments | 1 | 130,025 mi |
| Suspension | 1 | 60,000 mi |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Visibility: power window devices and controls | 1 | 43,495 mi |
The 2001 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other Chevrolet Prizm model years
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.