2002 Chevrolet Prizm Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,464 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine absorbs oil. After purchasing; engine seized. Purchased 2nd engine at beechmont chevrolet...same flaw. Engine seized at five mile road exit off of i-275. To this day if i do not check oil on re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2018 · Engine
“My 2002 chevrolet prizm (same as a toyota corolla) has its cruse control, horn, and the drivers side AIRBAG all mounted on the steering wheel, electrically connected to the rest of the car through an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2015 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–27 / 30–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Prizm model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Prizm model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 27 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 36 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 24 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 45 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | 0 | 19 |
Checking a specific 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
How do I know if my 2002 Chevrolet Prizm has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.