2001 Chevrolet Prizm Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,050 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.
“During cold weather conditions my 2001 Prizm's front doors on both passenger and driver either wont latch stay latched for the door to stay shut or when shut the lock will not unlock from the key or from the inside. Also the door handle spring will lose it tension.”
NHTSA complaint #10056522, filed 2004-02, 30,100 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
15 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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