1996 Chevrolet Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Prizm. That ranks 6th out of 6 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 139,144 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Prizm problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 139,144 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Chevrolet Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Prizm.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
4 new tires were purchased on feb. 7, 2007. Three of them went flat between june 9, 2008 and july 17, 2008 after only 15,000 miles while riding on the interstate. The tire store found no foreign objects in the 3 tires, but did report that the valve stems were cracked. A police officer changed the…
Other Chevrolet Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 45 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Prizm | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Prizm?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Prizm a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prizm model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.