2000 Chevrolet Prizm recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 35
Latest campaign: Feb 11, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	Feb 11, 2010	10E002000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 11, 2010Latest campaign


Feb 11, 201010E002000	Suspension THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE… DetailsHide details for campaign 10E002000 What's wrong RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE. Risk THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396. Campaign NHTSA 10E002000 · Feb 11, 2010

Feb 11, 201010E002000

Suspension

THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE…

DetailsHide details for campaign 10E002000

What's wrong: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Risk: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
Campaign: NHTSA 10E002000 · Feb 11, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component35

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

35Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine and engine cooling	6	17	0	0	0
Service brakes	5	14	1	2	0
Hydraulic	4	11	1	1	0
Latches/locks/linkages	3	9	0	0	0
Electrical system	3	9	0	1	0
Visibility	3	9	0	0	0
Tires	3	9	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	9	0	0	0
Engine	2	6	0	1	0
Air bags	2	6	1	0	1
Structure	2	6	0	0	0
Equipment	2	6	0	0	0
Power train	2	6	0	0	0
Seats	2	6	2	0	2
Exterior lighting	1	3	0	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet prizm. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle.”
Filed 01/13/2015 · ODI 10672152
Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet prism. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated.”
Filed 04/16/2014 · ODI 10583199
Engine
“The piston skirts on the 2000 model were too short (they were replaced with appropriate skirts in a later year model).”
Filed 07/27/2012 · ODI 10468023

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2000 Chevrolet Prizm recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. The most recent, 10E002000 (reported February 11, 2010), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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