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Chevrolet Prizm repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 113 repairs.
Chevrolet Prizm electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 141000 mi US $865 |
The AC clutch was damaged. The clutch and compressor were replaced. An accumulator and AC hose assembly. |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $200 |
fixed A/C not working in certain vent positions |
| 117000 mi US $100 |
AC not working, Replaced condenser |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Weak power window motor, replaced |
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
Original Delco/Delphi AC compressor failed. Delphi now offers only rebuilt units. Debris clogged condenser, orifice tube and accumulator/hose assembly. All were replaced as precaution. Luckily, evaporator & expansion valve escaped harm. |
| 130000 mi US $900 |
Starter slow rotation. Garbage Delco/Delphi battery. High AC ripple on recharge means end of life. Replace with Costco-Kirkland 'cause not keeping car >3 years, else would've bought the OPTIMA. Starter rotation better when hot, but is not the total soluti $900 is total bill. Starter motor replaced with Delco-boxed, GM-part-numbered, rebuilt Nippon-Denso. Other work performed at same time will be detailed next. |
| 75000 mi US $5 |
Replaced center brake light. Had to disassemble light assembly to remove and replace bulb. Took 1 hour. |
| 108000 mi US $110 |
heater blower fan stopped working on first three speeds. Replaced with elec. part. |
| 138000 mi US $620 |
A/C compressor assembly replaced with belts |
2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 148000 mi US $1 |
Dash light in center console. |
| 176500 mi US $38 |
Replaced Blower Motor Resistor |
2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 147000 mi US $30 |
Needed new HVAC blower motor resistor. |
2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 139500 mi US $500 |
horn not working |
| 141000 mi US $30 |
Blower motor resistor. |
| 178000 mi | Blower only worked on high setting. Replaced blower motor resistor behind passenger glovebox at 172k miles and problem solved. |
| 121000 mi US $850 |
New air compressor, blower and belt |
2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 72000 mi US $650 |
Air conditioner compressor bearing failure |
2000 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 83000 mi US $650 |
A/C compressor, leaking A/C schrader valve. |
| 102000 mi US $700 |
Starter |
2000 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 114000 mi | A/C was not working when I puchased the car. It was repaired under the warranty that came with the purchase of the car...new A/C compressor installed |
| 81000 mi | AC not working when sold. |
1999 Chevrolet Prizm
Engine not specified
| 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. |
| US $80 | 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. |
1998 Chevrolet Prizm 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 147000 mi US $50 |
One night returning home, I noticed I didn't have any headlights. I drove him with the high beams on. The daytime running lights and headlights wouldn't turn on when should've. They'd take turns being off or even at same time... |
| 126000 mi US $270 |
bad starter - replaced with rebuilt |
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