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2001 Chevrolet Prizm repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

150000 mi

US $8
Interior door opener latch, driver side replaced. 
159000 mi

US $18
Interior front passenger door latch broke. I guess we are hard on these things? 
164000 mi

US $15
The bloody door opener on the driver side broke again! Must be those quality Chinese replacement parts...... 
177100 mi

US $25
Replaced another interior door opener lever. Obviously we are too abusive to these latches, this is the third one for this car. 
180200 mi

US $20
Replaced another interior door latch on driver side. Attempting to find a QUALITY replacement. 
179000 mi

US $10
Replaced yet another interior door latch on the driver side. The plastic can't keep up with the force of the door opening mechanism. 

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD

178000 mi Interior door handles break often with this model (stop unlocking the door) and needed to be replaced twice for the driver side and twice for the passenger side throughout its life time not allowing people inside to unlock it, only exterior. 
68000 mi

US $8
Interior door opener latch, driver side replaced. 
98000 mi

US $9
Driver side interior door opener replaced. 

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm Body Problems

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