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Reliability Database
Chevrolet

Prizm

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
3 Generations
18 Engines Rated
117 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
15 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
6 engines
35 complaints 🔥 3
1.8L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2001 2001
5 engines
50 complaints 🔥 1
1.8L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.2)
→
2002 2002
7 engines
32 complaints
1.8L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
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