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Reliability Database
Chevrolet

Prizm

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
3 Generations
7 Engines Rated
97 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
2 engines
29 complaints 🔥 3
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.9)
→
2001 2001
2 engines
44 complaints 🔥 1
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2002 2002
3 engines
24 complaints
1.8L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
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