I can't say for sure, but I have a 2001 Prizm and called some mechanics to look into having the belt changed, and they told me I didn't need to because it has a chain.
According to the repair manual from 1993 through 1997 the Prizm used a timing belt and was an interference engine.
From 1998 until end of production the Prizm used a timing chain. same with its mechanical twin, the Toyota corolla.
The 2001 prizm has a timing chain.
it has a chain.
From what I read it has a timing chain, not a timing belt. I asked the dealer about scheduled maintenance, and changing the timing belt was never mentioned.
IT DOES HAVE A TIMING CHAIN
Timing chain
4.3 has a chain
It has a timing chain.
timing chain ( for the 3.8 L - V6 and the 5.7 L - V8 ) in a 2001 Chevy Camaro
I just found out that it has a timing chain. No maintenance is required.
Chain, be it a 4.3L or the 2.2L
The 2.2 and 2.4 litre four cylinder engines in a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier have a timing CHAIN
The 3.4 liter V6 engine in a 2001 Chevrolet Impala has a timing CHAIN