2002 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Certain Aftermarket Front Strut Mounts Can Separate (Recall 10E002). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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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. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Certain Aftermarket Front Strut Mounts Can Separate (Recall 10E002). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Certain Aftermarket Front Strut Mounts Can Separate (Recall 10E002). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
NHTSA equipment recall 10E002 includes 1998-2002 Chevrolet Prizm applications fitted with certain aftermarket Gabriel Ride Control or ArvinMeritor front strut mounts, part numbers 142435, 142193, 142305 or 142303. A recalled mount may be missing the weld between its bearing housi… Severity: high.
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