Chevrolet Prizm owners have reported 4 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission floor shift (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems |
This concerns a 2001 chevy prism with 138k miles. The engine was irreparably damaged due to oil deprivation. There was no warning other than the knocking sound and by then it was too late. Oil was changed every 3k miles using high quality conventional oil & filters. Read details...
In mid December while driving at highway speed the vehicle shifted into neutral. The vehicle shifted gears after the shifter was very lightly brushed with my hand as I reached for something. This incident has happened two other times since then while in similar circumstances. Read details...
1st time: automatic transmission failure, total internal, at around 63000 miles, early summer 2000. Called Chevrolet for request assistance for repair, request denied. Maintenance done per schedule. Replaced with used transmission with 6000 miles on it. Read details...
Transmission malfunctioned, gear shifted into neutral while driving. Yh Read details...