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SuspensionPart report

1999 Chevrolet Prizm Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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.

“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 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200215%
200124%
199913%
199827%

Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm

Air bags
11 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology