2002 Chevrolet Prizm Reliability

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Base Sedan (1.8L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Evaporative (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid, the EVAP Pressure Switching Solenoid and the Power ground circuit at the left hand front of the vehicle by the battery. A problem with the ground circuit can cause a start and stall, or a no-start condition. It can also affect operation of the headlamp system. The cost to replace the Canister Purge Solenoid is estimated at $129.95 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Pressure Switching Solenoid is estimated at $87.37 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ground is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based upon $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, the Ground for the DRL, and the Wiring Harness for the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. The cost to repair the DRL Module is estimated at $102.70 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ground for the DRL is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $32.50 for parts. The cost to repair the Wiring Harness for the SIR System is estimated at $181.15 for parts and $195.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based upon $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Prizm by Identifix

	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.