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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%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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2001 Chevrolet Prizm engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Chevrolet Prizm

Engine not specified

96000 mi Now the catalytic converter broke, need to change again. Have not repaired yet. Too expensive. 

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

137000 mi

US $50
Check Engine Light came on indicating the Mass Air Flow sensor had failed. Replaced the MAF. 
140000 mi

US $150
Up and down stream O2 sensors were replaced. 

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

143700 mi

US $50
CEL P0420 catalyst below efficiency threshold. Due to engine burning oil. 
157000 mi CEL P0420 catalyst below efficiency threshold. Due to engine burning oil. 

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD

178000 mi Car vibrating more than normal when letting off the pedal after putting it into drive. Less acceleration and only 21 mpg. Upstream o2 sensor replaced and problem solved. Done at 160k miles. Engine started to burn oil around 80k miles (1qt/1,500-2,500 miles). Now at 178k miles and burns 1qt/150 miles highway and 1qt/300 miles city. Due to stuck piston rings known to be a problem for this car. Rebuild not worth value of the car. 
108589 mi

US $350
coils not firing correctly - car misses, doesn't run well 
142000 mi Misfire 
153000 mi

US $130
Replace timing chain tensioner. 
153000 mi The car had an intermittent hesitation problem. After bringing it to the shop previously and inspecting the car, I determined that it was not worth fixing. 
126000 mi

US $6
Excessive oil consumption, 1qt every 1,000 miles. Did a Sea Foam piston soak, consumption down to 1 qt every 2,000 miles. Will do another piston soak at the end of the current oil change interval. 
65000 mi

US $50
Some sort of air intake regulator needed replacing. It was clogged and caused the engine to burn oil resulting in the car needing a quart of oil added every 1500 miles. They had to order the part. Some sort of air intake regulator was replaced. 
160900 mi

US $325
replaced manifold gasket 

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2001 Chevrolet Prizm Engine Problems

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