2000 Chevrolet Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. That ranks 4th out of 6 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 17%), typically at around 73,043 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 17% | 73,043 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 13% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 13% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 72,086 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 8% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chevrolet Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Tl* 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…
Tl* 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…
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…
Tl* 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…
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…
Other Chevrolet Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 45 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 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 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages, seat belts problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.