2001
Chevrolet Prizm

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  • 4dr Sdn
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    $14,155
    29 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LSi
    Starts at
    $16,220
    29 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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Expert 2001 Chevrolet Prizm review

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Vehicle Overview
The Prizm is a clone of the Toyota Corolla with minor styling and equipment differences; but despite its close kinship, the Prizm has never been as successful as its Japanese cousin.

Both cars are built at a California plant that General Motors shares with Toyota. When Toyota switches to a new version of the Corolla in the next year or two, Chevrolet is expected to drop the Prizm.

Exterior
Available only as a four-door sedan, the front-drive Prizm is 174 inches long — about an inch shorter than the Honda Civic sedan and 7 inches shorter than the Chevrolet Cavalier.

Interior
The Prizm comes in base and more-expensive LSi price levels. Air conditioning is standard on both, but the LSi has several other standard features, including power windows and locks, cruise control, a rear window defogger, tachometer and tilt steering column.

Both models seat five, but only the LSi comes with a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Chevy lists trunk capacity as 12.1 cubic feet without the rear seat folded.

Under the Hood
The Prizm uses the same 125-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine as the Corolla. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and three- and four-speed automatic transmissions are optional.Side-impact airbags for the front seats and antilock brakes are optional.

Driving Impressions
Because it is a Corolla in disguise, the Prizm offers the same quality, reliability and smooth, refined performance. But because the Prizm isn’t as popular as the Corolla, new or used, it has a lower resale value.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

2001 Chevrolet Prizm review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
The Prizm is a clone of the Toyota Corolla with minor styling and equipment differences; but despite its close kinship, the Prizm has never been as successful as its Japanese cousin.

Both cars are built at a California plant that General Motors shares with Toyota. When Toyota switches to a new version of the Corolla in the next year or two, Chevrolet is expected to drop the Prizm.

Exterior
Available only as a four-door sedan, the front-drive Prizm is 174 inches long — about an inch shorter than the Honda Civic sedan and 7 inches shorter than the Chevrolet Cavalier.

Interior
The Prizm comes in base and more-expensive LSi price levels. Air conditioning is standard on both, but the LSi has several other standard features, including power windows and locks, cruise control, a rear window defogger, tachometer and tilt steering column.

Both models seat five, but only the LSi comes with a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Chevy lists trunk capacity as 12.1 cubic feet without the rear seat folded.

Under the Hood
The Prizm uses the same 125-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine as the Corolla. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and three- and four-speed automatic transmissions are optional.Side-impact airbags for the front seats and antilock brakes are optional.

Driving Impressions
Because it is a Corolla in disguise, the Prizm offers the same quality, reliability and smooth, refined performance. But because the Prizm isn’t as popular as the Corolla, new or used, it has a lower resale value.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

Safety review

Based on the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.7
Performance 4.2
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.6

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  • By Roy Sandoval
    Owns this car
    June 16, 2024

    Second owner bought from sister at 122K now at 201K since

    Second owner bought from sister at 122K now at 201K since had to replace a wheel hub and all 4 struts, A/C compressor, all 4 exterior plastic door handles, both plastic interior front handles, intake gasket, engine burning a half quarter of oil every 100 miles, exhaust converter replacement, both front headlights…still have car and is running great…
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Patfan from Monroe,ct
    Owns this car
    February 8, 2020

    Most reliable cat I've ever owned

    Always starts and runs great, It has a nice ride and is great on gas. Front wheel drive is great in the snow. Made by Toyota.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Beautiful from King of Prussia
    Owns this car
    December 23, 2019

    Beautiful car

    Good car for all kind of used , Chevy 2001 prizum with 43,300 original miles, engine and transmission excellent condition, gas saver, garage kept ,everything working and the original.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Daemon from Georgetown sc
    Owns this car
    August 18, 2018

    Best car to have

    It works perfectly and it never breaks down runs great around 38 mpg doesn't need much maintenance will get job done good speed for small engine
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Katherine from GREELEY,CO
    Used to own this car
    May 10, 2018

    Most reliable car I have own.

    I think this car would meet all of my needs. I really like everything about the Chev Prizm. I just need one that is newer with just a few miles on it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By S.L.C. from Blaine, MN
    Owns this car
    October 20, 2017

    It served me well.

    This car has proven to be exceptionally reliable. I have owned it since 2002 and it is still going strong. It is so dependable I am passing it on to my son with no hesitation. It is the bare-bones model, has no bells or whistles and a over the years it has developed a pretty rough ride.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PrizmBro
    Owns this car
    June 24, 2017

    Great Car and Runs Like A Champ

    The Prizm has been my most reliable car to date. It is a smooth ride and has gotten me to many places. It is great on gas mileage even to the point of below E. The speakers bump too. It is a cozy car that isn't a sight for sore eyes, you'll more than likely find another Prizm on the road a few times throughout the day! Overall I'd rate it an A+ and 5 Stars!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Savings from St. Paul, mn
    Owns this car
    June 6, 2017

    Awesome Money Saving Vehicle

    This is a great vehicular for a small family or a college student who needs a car to get back and forth to work! Saves a great deal of money one gas and repairs are fairly cheap
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By majik
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2017

    easy safe process all around

    pleasant experience great web presentation full approval process great happy now will tell everyone
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Upstate NY from Ithaca NY
    Owns this car
    February 17, 2017

    Drove it for 15 years - died of corrosion

    I drove this car for 15 years, in Upstate NY . Used very little, it had 76 412 miles on it when it had to be junked. Despite it close kinship to the Toyota Corolla, the car contains different components, all of which disclosed themselves by failing prematurely . At 33 000 miles the air conditioning compressor failed. At 36 000 miles, the pivot bolt (part of the serpentine belt tension system) broke and to extract the broke part in the cylinder head the engine had to be lifted up. The exhaust fell down at 39 000 miles - on the way to a wedding , no less. The front rotors warped every 30 000 miles or so. The Brake lines failed, catastrophically, at 54 000 miles (a salt trapping design weakens both lines to the rear at the same point mounting point so when one line blows out the other goes at the same spot). I had a total loss of brakes - save a weak hand brake At 55 000 miles the speedometer failed (the cause was failure of the line between the computer and the speedometer). At 58 000 miles the ABS failed. A new DELCO unit failed within 3 weeks (The Corolla ABS is entirely different from the Delco 5). at 73 000 miles the catalytic converter rusted through at the front flange. By the time it was replaced it was a $ 1000 bill . At 75 000 the brake lines failed - again. At 76 000 miles the gas tank started to leak - the straw that broke the camels back. Basically, this is car that can not be driven in an area with road salt . It's corrosion resistance is abysmal. The only good parts in it are the Toyota made ones. The engine, save the pivot bolt, is fabulous. The horn, too, because that part is made Toyota. Salt or not it lasted Very clearly, GM took the cheapest suppliers for components for the Prizm This Prizm is NOT the same as Corolla. In a climate like the Silicon valley the car would probably last. In Upstate NY, electronic and mechanical units unshielded from salt spray below, led to numerous and sometimes life threatening failures (The polymer shield for brake lines to the rear has periodic inch sized openings making it a perfect salt trap - an idiotic design)
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Carguy from Yorktown Heights NY
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2015

    2001 chevy prizm

    Have owned a few prizms. They are affordable, reliable, and fuel efficient. Base models have features found in premium model corollas for less cost. Parts readily available at low cost.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Prizm fan from Dallas
    Owns this car
    April 8, 2014

    Former Prizm Owner

    This is one of the best vehicles for your buck that is still on the road. I don't know if this one has been taken care of but the one I bought was taken care of fairly well and I would still be driving it had it not been for my brother bugging me to let him buy it and finally gave in and bought a Camry. I have also owned a Corolla and the Prizm is exactly like th Corolla except it has a Chevrolet emblem on it! Great car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm?

The 2001 Chevrolet Prizm is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • LSi (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm?

The 2001 Chevrolet Prizm offers up to 29 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm reliable?

The 2001 Chevrolet Prizm has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2001 Chevrolet Prizm owners.

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. 90.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.7
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 4.6
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