Chevrolet Prizm 1998
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars .
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Regular | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 24 - 27 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 306.44 - 341.80 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm?
- The 1998 Chevrolet Prizm has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 24 - 27 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 30 - 34 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm is $2100.
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Are there recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, additional information is below.
Recall 73989 [USA]: The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
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Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prizm
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.4427 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2100 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Vehicle record id 14182 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) Prizm Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 30.957 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.9033 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prizm
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 32 Vehicle record id 14183 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) Prizm Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.6209 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 45.6812 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Prizm
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.259 City mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 34 Vehicle record id 14184 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) Prizm Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 34.2666 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 47.9643 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- PIP4723F - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- PIP4723D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- PIC4696E - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- 17NA073 - EQUIPMENT: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- PIC4696D - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- PIP4723C - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- 17NA073 - EQUIPMENT: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- PIC4696C - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theft lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
- 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 05-06-04-035D - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- PIC4696B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- PIC4696A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- PIP4723B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- PIC5913 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
- 16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- 3174 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service engine soon light due to dtcs P0440 P0441 and or P0446. *eh
- 3046 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Fuel tank pressure parameter information. *tt
- 000851001 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *tt
- 98839009 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Comments of a delayed upshift when the cruise control is engaged. *yc
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20121204 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet prizm. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph over loose gravel, the contact temporarily lost control over the vehicle. The contact then attempted to regain control but ended up over steering, causing the vehicle to roll over several times before coming to rest in a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed. None of the air bags deployed. The driver suffered a mild concussion and whiplash. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110831 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet prizm. The contact stated that the driver and passenger seat belt receptacles failed and the seat belts could not be locked. The dealer advised that the receptacle was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer also advised the contact that the receptacle was no longer available. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20031117 |
1st time: automatic transmission failure, total internal, at around 63000 miles, early summer 2000. Called chevrolet for request assistance for repair, request denied. Maintenance done per schedule. Replaced with used transmission with 6000 miles on it. 2nd time: automatic transmission failure, internal. Reverse and neutral go forward. About 132900 miles on car. November 2003. Car set in neutral nearly hit closed garage door. Maintenance done per schedule. Overhauled/rebuilt at transmission repair shop. *la
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20020913 |
Consumer states that in a rear end collison both front bucket seat backs collapsed backwards on impact.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011226 |
A malfunction occurred within starter which caused a electrical short circuit to occur ,causing entire electrical system to become inoperable. Please give any further details.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011220 |
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and heard a grinding noise. Then, vehicle froze up/ nothing would work. Starter burned up everything in the dash. *ak
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20010224 |
Tire blew & bursted. Causing loss of control. Car pulled to extreme right. *ak (dot number: w17j fl6 tiresize: p185/65r14)
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010107 |
I bought my 98 chevy prizm in oct. 1999. Within a couple years the door handles started to break, one after another. I tried to get chevrolet to repair them when 2 handles were broke, and when 5 were broke, said i need diagnosis, costs money, i dont have, now 8 are broken. My car is a death trap!!
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000404 |
Horn is inoperative. Dealer notified. *ak