Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet Prizm

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1
Door Latch problems
1

Latches/locks/linkage problem #1

Hood on vehicle raised up as car was going about 55 mph, shattering windshield and denting the roof. Hood jammed in the upright position.

Door Latch problem #2

During cold weather conditions my 2001 Prizm's front doors on both passenger and driver either wont latch stay latched for the door to stay shut or when shut the lock will not unlock from the key or from the inside. Also the door handle spring will lose it tension.


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