MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Prizm

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1999 Chevrolet Prizm
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:51.110Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Prizm Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 45 complaints 2001 2002: 19 complaints 2002
1999: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19912
19961
199827
199936
200024
200145
200219

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 31%

31% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING TO HELP A FRIEND MOVE ABOUT 4 BLOCK FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX ON THURSDAY 18TH JULY AT APPROXIMATELY 12:20PM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130720

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and STRUCTURE

MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING MY MVA,CAUSING ME EXTENSIVE PROBLEMS. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030514

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010330

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%

17% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and turn signal.

CRASH
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AT 70 MILES/HOUR MY GENERAL MOTORS POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS ON FULL ASSIST AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181203

Also filed under STEERING and STRUCTURE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100315 — suspension

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

Campaign 10E002000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.