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Chevrolet PrizmModel year report

2000 Chevrolet Prizm Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and latches, locks and linkages (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 226 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electrical system (1), Equipment (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Chevrolet Prizm...corolla in disguise. Car drinks oil bad. Have owned a 2000 model bought in 2008 with 44,000 miles car looked and drove like new so I thought car is made by toyota no need to check under the hood. Wrong!!! Got home with the car and my dad wanted to drive it,he's a mechanic.gets back home mad. He heard a ticking noise,( I didn't notice cause last car was wore out and noisy...this was quite for me) checked oil and there was less than a quart in the oil pan it only holds a little over 3qts. He put oil in it and it was super quite motor. Drove the car til bout 94000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10376751, filed 2011-01, 94,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond; however, the contact was able to prevent a crash. The vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10672152, filed 2015-01, 130,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: “Safety latch on hood malfunctioned so hood not secure. Hood flew open while car traveling at approx 50mph. Latch is spring loaded but spring did not work. Latch does not appear to be corroded. Windshield cracked. Hood damaged toatl cost $1700.”

NHTSA complaint #10056987, filed 2004-02, 52,000 miles

Seat belts: “After owning the car for just a few months, bought new, I noticed that the seat belt warning light would come on/off as it pleased. Sometimes with being belted in, it would show up, and othertimes it would be off. The repair estimate for this job at the dealership was over $300.00, saying they would have to replace the entire seatbelt. A bit off to me.”

NHTSA complaint #10086233, filed 2004-08, 2,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 90,000 miles.

8%0–100%10–2531%25–5031%50–7523%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2001200352005200720122015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prizm · sedan (side air bags) not rated4 / 4———
Prizm · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Chevrolet Prizm version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prizm FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual273430$2,250
Prizm FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic253428$2,400
Prizm FWD1.8L 4-cyl3-speed automatic242926$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 226 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 226 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Prizm

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021967,0000—30—Stable
20014562,0000—30Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20002456,0000—28—Stable
19993678,0000—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199827128,9500—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chevrolet Prizm model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (Prizm, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 90,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.