1999 Chevrolet Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 31%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 31% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 14% | 89,090 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 14% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 240,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 140,629 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
At 70 miles/hour my general motors power steering assist was on full assist and caused an accident. General motors secretly removed the power assist, replaced it and then jimmied the entire car to present false evidence that the accident was caused by bad driver car maintenance. They then denied…
Hi, i am writing to report a tire brand, sold by walmart that could be illegal for sale in the u.s. The dot information is completely missing on these tires. Therefore, all the claims made in utqg specs could be false and/or do not meet us standards. These are tires sold on walmart.com and bought…
The tread on the rear driver's side tire separated from the tire causing the vehicle to skid through the northbound lanes and then into the dirt median and finally becoming caught on the cable divider, totaling the vehicle. The tire that separated from it's tread was a firestone fr380 e26l 38b. The…
My car turned off when picking up my daughter from school. When my husband and dad took the car to get checked, they were told that it was electrical. The computer blew out twice. They weren't charged which was a good thing because those are expensive. Every time you switch the a/c on or turn the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet prizm. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated and flashed intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel tank needed to be refueled on a half tank in order for the fuel tank not to leak fuel. On one occasion, another…
Other Chevrolet Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 45 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Prizm | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 Prizm | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.