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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%)
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Chart based on 113 repairs.
Chevrolet Prizm suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $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
| 104700 mi US $110 |
Front brace was failing - making wobbling noise. $60/part + %50 labor. |
| 105000 mi US $310 |
Car rides low to the ground. The struts and springs were replaced. |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $523 |
Wheel bearings failed again. Previous wheel bearings installed correctly, but quality was very poor. New Timkin brand installed. |
| 150000 mi US $180 |
Tie rod end needed replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $900 |
Four Tokico HP Blue strut assemblies, installed by same dealer in 2004 on our (now-totaled) 1999 Prizm, installed on this Prizm. Four-wheel thrust-center alignment performed also. Result is major improvement in ride & handling! Goes where you point it now |
| 123000 mi US $98 |
Front struts blown, causing excessive tire wear & unpredictable handling in high speed transitions over less-than-smooth roads. Along with other needed repairs; struts, upper strut mounts, shaft boots & labor exceed residual value of vehicle. |
2001 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 178000 mi | Not sure what's causing this, but over bumps, the front axle area of the car makes a soft thud noise. Assuming its the struts or some type of joint whether it be a CV joint or ball joint. Started at 165k miles. Ball joints needed replacing at about 120k miles. |
| 136000 mi US $250 |
Bering Replaced |
| 142000 mi | Worn bushing |
2000 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi US $180 |
Stabilizer broken, get it change. |
| 139200 mi US $40 |
sway bar bushings worn out |
1999 Chevrolet Prizm
Engine not specified
| 166000 mi US $200 |
sway bar link was loose. replaced both sway bar links |
| 214000 mi US $35 |
Play in steering traced to worn inner tie-rod end. Replaced both inner and outer tie-rod ends. |
| 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. |
1998 Chevrolet Prizm 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 139000 mi US $450 |
Rear struts were worn and car wouldn't pass inspection. |
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
New control arms, brakes with rotors, oil change, tire rotation |
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