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1991 Chevrolet PrizmProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Prizm, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chevrolet Prizm has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1991 Chevrolet Prizm recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Prizm year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prizm median. How we score

'91'96'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Prizm owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NAR 03/13/2003 WHILE DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES. A MINUTE AFTER, THE ENGINE BLEW WHICH CAUSED A SMALL FIRE. DAMAGES OCCURED IN ENGINE AND BOTTOM HOOD. *CB *JB
Complaint 10011728 · Mar 13, 2003

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