| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 45 repairs.
2002 Chevrolet Prizm engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107000 mi US $250 |
Clutch was slipping. I replaced the clutch and motor mounts. |
| 133000 mi US $500 |
New clutch |
| 25000 mi | Replaced intake gasket under warranty at the dealer - known Prizm problem. |
| 87100 mi US $280 |
Evap pressure solenoid. |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 141000 mi US $155 |
Catalytic converter clogged due to bad valve seals. Converter replaced. |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 139000 mi US $100 |
Replace manifold gasket Due to engine light on, |
| 135000 mi US $104 |
Water pump - weep hole was showing fluid, replaced w/ new part. |
| 134000 mi | Burns a ton of oil |
| 99000 mi US $300 |
2nd Serpentine belt and hydraulic/spring belt tensioner asm. replaced. Both only last about 50K miles. AC compressor install was good time to do this. Secondary function of tensioner is dampening shock of AC comp'r clutch engage/disengage cycles. |
| 98000 mi US $98 |
CEL on for year. Knew what it needed to correct. Registration renew due in April. Up- and down-stream O2S contaminated. As other reports will reveal, total repair cost will = residual value of car. Cat contaminated by excessive HC. Total repair cost = residual value of car. |
| 127162 mi US $967 |
Replace catalytic converter. |
| 168000 mi US $210 |
Tried cleaning fuel injection system to see if that would fix the problem without having to replace fuel injector. Replaced fuel injector. |
| 177000 mi US $451 |
Engine was misfiring. Replaced spark plugs and coil. |
| 177000 mi | Burning oil when sold, perhaps a quart every few hundred miles. |
| 49000 mi US $30 |
serpentine belt |
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