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1999 Chevrolet Prizm repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (9%)

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1999 Chevrolet Prizm repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Chevrolet Prizm

Engine not specified

Chevrolet in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013

156800 mi

US $285
Bad Compressor, compressor started rattling and barely cooling. Freon levels were fine. Replaced compressor, drier, orifice tube, o-rings and Freon. 
Dec 2013

161000 mi

US $156
Tires wearing and vibration when accelerating. When jacked up wheel had side to side play in it. I replaced inner tie rod ends then took it to a shop to have it aligned. 
Chevrolet in Kansas, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

US $10
Airbag light kept blinking. Took it to the dealer to get it fixed. They just fiddled with the wiring under the passenger seat. Came back on a yr later. didn't get it fixed. when I took out some stuff under the seat, light turned off. Interior Door handle (driver) broke twice. Fixed it myself. Cost maybe 5-10 dollars. 
Chevrolet in Maryland, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013

161500 mi

US $20
no compression in one cylinder both front interior door handles broke 
Jan 2014

161000 mi
No compression all cylinders 
Chevrolet in Alabama, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013

214000 mi

US $35
Play in steering traced to worn inner tie-rod end. Replaced both inner and outer tie-rod ends. 
Chevrolet in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012

166000 mi

US $200
sway bar link was loose. replaced both sway bar links 

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1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
Mar 2010

170000 mi
The driver's side front door handle broke off. The dealer price was approximately $80 for the part. So I swapped the driver's side front door handle with the driver's side rear door handle. 
Sep 2011

203000 mi

US $75
Car increased oil consumption since aprox. 130,000 miles. At approx 205,000 miles check engine light started flashing. Drove home approx 40mi. on 3 cylinders. Found that Cyl 3 lost compression. Car was sold for $50. 

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1999 Chevrolet Prizm Repair Histories

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