1998 Chevrolet Prizm Base
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- Photo: 98-02 Chevrolet Prizm by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Prizm by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (rear) by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Chevrolet Prizm Base is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,563 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Prizm measures 175.0 inches long on a 97.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,051 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,563 ($25,049 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,051 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet PRIZM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 11, 2010 · 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. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 10E002000
45 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet PRIZM
Owner Complaints
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet PRIZM (9 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.