1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM
The 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
4 NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON FEB. 7, 2007. THREE OF THEM WENT FLAT BETWEEN JUNE 9, 2008 AND JULY 17, 2008 AFTER ONLY 15,000 MILES WHILE RIDING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TIRE STORE FOUND NO FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE 3 TIRES, BUT DID REPORT THAT THE VALVE STEMS WERE CRACKED. A POLICE OFFICER CHANGED THE TIRE ON 7/16 AND A SHERIFF DEPUTY WITNESSED THE TIRE CHANGE ON 7/17 (NO REPORT FILED). THERE WERE SMOG ALERTS EACH TIME. AN OIL-LUBE PLACE FILLED TIRES ON 7/12. THE TIRE DEALER AGAIN SAID HE FILLED THE TIRES ON 7/16. THERE WAS A SLOW LEAK FROM THE VALVE STEM. A DIFFERENT MECHANIC REPLACED TIRE ON 7/17 AND RETURNED VALVE STEM: DILL AIR ACP TR413 156 OT. I WAS NOT HURT, BUT I WAS ALONE IN THE LAST TWO CASES, AND STANDING ALONE ON THE INTERSTATE WITH VERY LITTLE PLACE TO GET OFF. IT WAS 91 DEGREES, AND AAA DID NOT COME FOR OVER 45 MINUTES. I HAD BEEN ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY 90-YEAR OLD FATHER TO A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT. FORTUNATELY HE WAS NOT IN THE CAR WHEN THE TIRES BLEW OUT. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A MEDICAL SITUATION TO HAVE HIM STANDING OUT IN THE HEAT. DILL AIR HAS ASKED ME FOR THE VALVE STEM. BEFORE I SEND IT, DO YOU WANT A PHOTO? LIVES OF 3 PEOPLE WERE RISKED CHANGING THE TIRES ON EXPRESSWAY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET PRIZM
- 1991 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 2 complaints
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- 1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 33 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 47 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 32 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 59 complaints
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