1999 Chevrolet Prizm Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In approximately january 2005 I detected a gas smell when using the heater in my 1999 chevy Prizm (70k miles). The smell was overwhelming and I had to roll down the window when driving or I would get headaches. I determined that the smell only occurred when using outside air for the heater A/C unit as I could not smell gas when the inside air switch was activated. Using only the inside air switch, I foolishly waited nearly 12 months before taking it to a mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147223, filed 2006-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated and flashed intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel tank needed to be refueled on a half tank in order for the fuel tank not to leak fuel. On one occasion, another driver informed the contact that there were sparks coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle and was vibrating. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10e002000 (suspension). …”
NHTSA complaint #10693698, filed 2015-03, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10014859May 11, 2005Inaccurate tech 2 fuel tank pressure sensor readings - resolved in tech 2 version 25.002.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
11 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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