Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm based on all problems reported for the 2002 Prizm.
Purchased car July '09 with 64,000 on engine. Vehicle purchased with 90 day warranty. 2700 miles after purchase, engine emitted blue smoke after highway driving. Vehicle taken to repair shop, pistons hold no compression, one valve shot, repair shop and warranty company state vehicle not drivable, needs replacement engine, potential valve damage. , engine could cease if driven.
Engine absorbs oil. After purchasing; engine seized. Purchased 2nd engine at beechmont Chevrolet. . . Same flaw. Engine seized at five mile road exit off of I-275. To this day if I do not check oil on regular basis. I pose a risk of engine seizing again.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Oil Pump problems |