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Chevrolet Prizm Repair and Maintenance

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Chevrolet Prizm Questions and Answers

scar4ac, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Camden, OH

1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L: Wife Started car in sub-zero weather to warm it up, came back outside car had died wouldn't restart I checked the plug fire (They are firing) sprayed starting fluid into ...

MeShell, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Thibodaux, LA

I need to clean are replace the EGR valve in my daughter's prizm...where is it located?

dustinpaul123, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, New Orleans, LA

1994 geo prizm 1.6 what wolud cause a bad idle i want to die at every stp and has problems picking up speed

dustinpaul123, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, New Orleans, LA

1994 geo prizm any one know where i can download a diagram of the engine showing where the IAC ERG MAF and other parts are located something that might give alittle advice on how to do it ur self ...

mountainman1, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Pisgah, AL

I RECENTLY PUT FRONT BRAKE PADS ON MY PRIZM AND NOTICED ONE OF THE DISC BRAKE PINS DID NOT MOVE IN AND OUT. HOW DO I REMOVE THE FROZEN PIN?

sixty7, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Glendale, CA

Could you please confirm for me if the estimates given on this site do include labor...thank you.

pdxrcp, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Beaverton, OR

Have 86 Chev Nova (made by Toyota..same as 86 Corolla). White/blue smoke from tailpipe upon starting car and when shifting. Am sure is burning oil. Trying to get an idea which is most cost effec...

sparky20, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Saint George, UT

okay i have a light right above my mph indicator it its the engine light, and i have no idea what is wrong with my car, i change the oil when needs changed, and i just put in a new battery and i ...

mystifiedmechanic, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Bakersfield, CA

its a 1994 geo prizm new clutch new shifter cable problems getting into fourth gear is it possible wrong length shifter cable or do u think shifter synco is out never had problem before new cable...

Anonymous, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, New Port Richey, FL

Help! I have a 1994 Prism LSI I bought this car for my daughter as a first car. The car runs great except for it stalls out every time you make a sharp left turn. I took it to my mechanic they said...

Anonymous, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Greenville, MS

where is fuel pump located

lobooth, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Annapolis, MD

I get a loud and continuos noice when I trun off the A/C. It sounds like it may have to do with the A/C clutch. It goes away when the A/C is turned back on. Is this something that I can fix myse...

Joseph Wisniewski, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, Saginaw, MI

We need the cigerett lighter to run our GPS and it is burned out. We took it to Martin chevrolet and Redmonds Repair and they do not know how to fix it.

johnf26, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Willimantic, CT

My car has been idling pretty rough lately and the check engine light came on. When I'm parked, the light stays solid. As I accelerate, the light blinks, but if I maintain a constant speed it bec...

haines, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Rolla, MO

it go bad in 30 day

thom-thom, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Washington, DC

I am having problem with the door handle on the driver side outside & inside broken and passenger side handle is broken.Have to roll window down to exit out.Every junk yard my husband go to find a ...

jovani.r, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Grand Prairie, TX

i have a driveway thats a small hill i was going really fast and the bottom of the car scrapped really bad the engine oil started leaking and now the car wont work how is this fixable would i need ...

DeeB, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Beech Bluff, TN

I've already removed the + cable to keep the battery from running down. why & a fix to this problem would be appreciated

Byrdman_08, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Newark, OH

My wifes car jerks when I hit the gas, but at random times. The check engine light is on, what could be causing that?

Anonymous, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Louisville, KY

how to do it yourself.

Chevrolet Prizm Car Reviews

replace inner spendal bearing,any speacial tool required

My Prizm is very economical to run. Great MPG and plety of Toyota parts and service. Interior quality, plastics, door handles and weatherstrips are of poor quality. They break and peel. Issues with Emissions EVAP codes are common in this vehicles. Other than that is solid little car.

Very reliable vehicle great MPG and low maintenance.

Great car. Bought it new and have had no regrets. The vehicle has a manual and I still gets an average of 33 mpg. Pity GM and Toyota ended their joint venture. This is my second prizm

Good Car

This is a great car. The interior has degraded since 1995 (I have one of those also). We have had the clutch replaced once and it is now grabby. We have a 5 spd and get around 32 mpg.

This is our 2nd Prizm, our other one is a 1990.They are wonderful,reliable cars that get great gas mileage. They were both bought used from car rental agencies. Few people realize they're Toyota Corolla autos by another name. We feel badly they no longer make these cars, would continue to buy them when needed.

Chevrolet Prizm Problems

Brakes
  • Brake fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system; it should be flushed every 60,000 miles.
  • Front brake rotors can wear causing a pulsation felt in the brake pedal.
Engine
Exhaust & Emissions A loose or worn gas cap may cause Check Engine (SES) light to illuminate.
Heating & Air Conditioning Extended life coolant may become contaminated and require cooling system service before the recommended 100,000 miles.

Chevrolet Prizm Recalls and TSBs

Chevrolet Prizm Recalls (Recent)

None reported.

Chevrolet Prizm Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin Number: 40849014
NHTSA Number: 10008488
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 08/2004

Bulletin Summary: CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING PULLS OUT OF DASH.

Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin Number: 604054
NHTSA Number: 619726
Model Years Affected: 1999
Date of Bulletin: 06/2001

Bulletin Summary: EXHIBITING CHECK ENGINE INIDICATOR ILLUMINATION AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 MAY EITHER BE CURRENT OR HISTORY.

Body, Interior & Misc.: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Service Bulletin Number: 851001
NHTSA Number: 6092333
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 12/2000

Bulletin Summary: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR.

Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Service Bulletin Number: 98839009
NHTSA Number: 601055
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 06/1998

Bulletin Summary: COMMENTS OF A DELAYED UPSHIFT WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED.

Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Service Bulletin Number: 3170E
NHTSA Number: 10019186
Model Years Affected: 2005
Date of Bulletin: 02/2006

Bulletin Summary: IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. FB2

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin Number: 3174
NHTSA Number: 10010596
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 12/2004

Bulletin Summary: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT DUE TO DTCS P0440 P0441 AND OR P0446.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 3049
NHTSA Number: 10009655
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 10/2004

Bulletin Summary: CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION INFORMATION.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 2127
NHTSA Number: 10007803
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 07/2004

Bulletin Summary: SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT DUE TO A REPEAT P1349 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC).

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 3053A
NHTSA Number: 10009598
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 10/2004

Bulletin Summary: HESITATION ON ACCELERATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS COLD AND POSSIBLE P0171 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: 42
NHTSA Number: 637916
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 12/2002

Bulletin Summary: SERVICING A DEFECTIVE PRESSURE SWITCHING VALVE.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Service Bulletin Number: 42
NHTSA Number: 637918
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 12/2002

Bulletin Summary: DEFECTIVE GAS CAPS.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Service Bulletin Number: 3336
NHTSA Number: 10014859
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 05/2005

Bulletin Summary: INACCURATE TECH 2 FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR READINGS - RESOLVED IN TECH 2 VERSION 25.002.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Service Bulletin Number: 3046
NHTSA Number: 10009581
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 10/2004

Bulletin Summary: FUEL TANK PRESSURE PARAMETER INFORMATION.

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