2002 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes2223.9%
- Visibility1112.0%
- Engine1112.0%
- Electrical88.7%
- Fuel system55.4%
- Body & structure55.4%
- Seat belts44.3%
- Suspension44.3%
- Powertrain (other)44.3%
- Exterior lighting33.3%
- Tires & wheels33.3%
- Transmission33.3%
- Steering22.2%
- Driver assistance22.2%
- Other / unspecified22.2%
- Airbags22.2%
- Interior & seats11.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY 2002 GM CHEVROLET CAMARO'S ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED.THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS THAT LED UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE COMPONENT. AS TO DATE 03/02/2010 MY ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE,I HAVE NO ABS. ONLY A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME I HAVE NO ABS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROX. 11/2 YEARS AGO,AND SINCE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY GM WILL NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM.AGAIN I BELIEVE THAT GM KNOWS OF THIS FAILURE IN THEIR SYSTEMS(ABS..ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM)THE COST TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THIS ABS COMPONENTS IS APPRX.$2,500.00. MY INQUIRES WITH OTHER GM OWNERS OF OTHER MODELS IE;CORVETTE STATE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE CAMAROS. FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENTS IS VERY CRITICAL FOR SAFETY IN PREVENTING WHEELS FROM LOCKING UP AND CAUSING A SKID LEADING TO A VERY DANGEROUS ACCIDENT.(THE MAIN REASON CONSUMERS WANT ANTI-LOCK BRAKES!) *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FRONT END VIBRATES. WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED AT 12,000 MILES THE DEALERSHIP RESURFACED THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED AT 19,000 MILES AND AGAIN THE DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE BRAKE PADS, IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 12/20/16 *BF *TR
DURING THE CALIFORNIA RAINS OF 2005, MY CAMARO'S T-TOP ROOF LEAKED SO MUCH THAT THERE WAS 1 1/2" OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THE DEALER REMOVED THE INTERIOR AND ALLOWED IT TO DRY, BUT THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIRS AS A WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND I OWNED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR WEEKS BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BEFORE FINALLY BEING TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. *JB
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERS WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 09/22/2014*LJ UPDATED 2/23/2015 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF TWICE ON THE FREEWAY. UPDATED 2/23/2015 *JS
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 40 MPH AND SUDDENLY ALL THE RED WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR AS I LOSE POWER-STEERING, ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING, AND MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE RISES TO 300 DEGREES F. I PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD. THE PRESSED-ON POWER STEERING PULLEY HAD COME COMPLETELY OFF THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND CONSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FLY OFF. I RARELY DRIVE THIS CARE AND IT HAS ONLY 15,000 MILES. SO MUCH GENERAL MOTORS QUALITY. *JS
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TYPICALLY IN THE AFTERNOON ON WARM / HOT DAYS AND AFTER THE CAR HAS SAT ALL DAY OUTSIDE, I'LL GO TO START IT, PUT THE KEY INTO START POSITION AND THE STARTER WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL ELSE SEEMS TO BE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THE FUEL AND TEMP GAUGES GO BACK TO 0 POSITION, VOLTAGE DROPS BUT NOT BY MUCH. I HAVE HAD TO SWITCH TO THE START POSITION AS MUCH AS 75 TIMES BEFORE THE STARTER ENGAGES. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT IS TURNS OVER STRONGLY. THIS ISN'T A BATTERY PROBLEM. I CAN'T FIND A PATTERN TO TIE TO WHEN THIS HAPPENS EXCEPT IT IS MOSTLY IN THE AFTERNOON ON WARM / HOT DAYS AND AFTER THE CAR HAS SAT ALL DAY OUTSIDE. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY CAMARO THAT IS EXPERIENCING A SECURITY LIGHT ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN READING UP ON IT ONLINE....THIS IS SUCH A HAZARD AND A DANGER TO OTHER DRIVERS I CANT BELEIVE IT ISNT UNDER INVESTIGATION, GIVEN THAT THE NUMBERS OF COMPLAINTS ARE OUTRAGEOUS! THE OTHER THING IS THE MONOPLY THAT GM HAS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN FIX IT, NOT YOUR FAVORITE HOME TOWN MECHANIC, BUT GM ONLY. THE TESTING EQUIPMENT USED TO DIAGNOSE THIS IS ONLY SOLD TO THEM! AND LET ME TELL U SOMETHING, THEY CHARGE OUT THE YINGER FOR THIS, COST OF CYLINDER 30.00 THEY CHARGE YOU 600.00...BCM MODULE...COST 130 AND THEY CHARGE YOU 800. THIS IS A ENDANGERMENT IN THE FACT THAT YOUR CAR..UMMM SAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY OF SAY 65...AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DECIDES SOMONE IS STEALING IT....AND CUTS OFF THE GAS SUPPLY....WELL U CAN BET THERE IS GOING TO BE A PILE UP OF CRASHED CARS AND DEAD PEOPLE. THIS IS RIDICILIOUS AND THIS IS AMERICA AND THEY SHOULDNT HAVE A MONOPLY ON THIS...ALOT OF PEOPLE CANT AFFORD THIS DEFECT IN GM CARS SO THEY HAVE TO RISK MINE AND THEIR LIVES.....YOU NEED TO TAKE ACTION ON THIS AND HAVE GM RECALL THIS OR JUST GIVE CUSTOMERS THE OPTION OF THEM INSTALLING SOME KIND OF BYPASS OF THEY SYSTEM. ITS NOT ONLY OLDER CARS BUT NEW CARS TOO!!! *TR
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERS WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 09/22/2014*LJ UPDATED 2/23/2015 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF TWICE ON THE FREEWAY. UPDATED 2/23/2015 *JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL BOX IN THE ENGINE, LOCATED NEAR THE FIREWALL, CAUSED THE FUEL INJECTORS TO POUR FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WAS RUINED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HIM A 10% DISCOUNT AND THE CONTACT PAID $6,200 FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAS A PHOTO OF WHERE THE BOX WAS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE, WHICH HE FELT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE FIREWALL AND THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 44,000. UPDATED 1/26/09 *CN THE CONSUMER WAS THE NUMBER 7 CYLINDER MAY HAVE COMPRESSED LIQUID, MOST LIKELY FUEL THAT CAUSED THE PISTON AND ROD TO BE DAMAGED. IT CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE CYLINDER WALL WHICH REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE IN THE OPEN POSITION BECAUSE THE WIRING CONTROLLING THE FUEL INJECTORS WAS CHAFED AND MAKING CONTACT WITH THE BULKHEAD WHICH GROUNDED THE WIRING. UPDATED 01/27/09. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DESIGN DEFECT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE SAIL ROOF PANEL BUBBLING THROUGH THE BLACK PAINT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED, BY THE DEALER, THAT THE ADHESIVE WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE SAIL ROOF IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR THE PART WOULD BE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT AT A JUNK YARD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WAS UNACCEPTABLE. *JS
I HAVE NOTICED BUBBLING IN THE PAINT AROUND THE EDGES OF THE ROOF AND SAIL PANEL. I WAS TOLD THIS IS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE GLUE USED BY GM WHICH CAUSES THE PAINT TO DELAMINATE AND CORRODE. I TRIED TO CONTACT TWO DEALERSHIPS AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE BUT WAS DENIED EACH TIME. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE 6YR/100,000 MILE PAINT WARRANTY. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
LTR CONCERNING DEFECTIVE SAFETY BELTS IN CONSUMER'S 2002 GMC CONVERTIBLE.*MR THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BELT TWICE, BUT EACH OF THOSE BELTS WAS WORSE THAN THE ORIGINAL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY MORE ASSISTANCE. *NM
I HAVE A 2002 CAMARO CONVERTIBLE WHICH IS STILL UNDER NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY THAT HAS A DRIVER?S SIDE SEAT BELT THAT WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN EXITING THE CAR. YESTERDAY I MET WITH GM?S FACTORY REP WHO EXAMINED THE CAR AND INSISTS THAT THE BELTS OPERATE NORMAL. EVEN THOUGH THIS BELT ?MAY? ENGAGE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE FACT THAT IT DOES NOT RETRACT IS A DETERRENT TO USING IT. THE DRIVER ALWAYS HAS TO REACH AROUND TO FIND THE BUCKLE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. HOW MANY DRIVERS WITH CAMAROS ARE DETERRED FROM USING THEIR SEAT BELTS BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION? HOW MANY INJURIES AND DEATHS HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE PEOPLE DON?T WEAR THEIR SEAT BELTS BECAUSE OF THIS DETERRENT CONDITION? REGARDS, JOE ZOLTAK, 414 PINE DR N, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575, 843-828-8490. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRONT END HAS SHAKED SINCE RECIEVING CAR. AIR LEAKS IN DRIVERS DOOR. NOISY DRIVETRAIN. *LA
SINCE DELIVERY THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE RATTLED. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED SLOPPY SHIFTING, NOISY DRIVE TRAIN, NO TRACTION CONTROL, MANY SQUEAKS AND VIBRATIONS. THE WINDSHIELD SCRATCHED EASILY FRONT HE WIPER BLADES WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. *MR *SCC *NLM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
CAMARO BOUGHT NOVEMBER 2002, BRAKES AND TIRES REPLACED SIX MONTHS LATER. ENGINE HAD SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL WITHIN THAT SAME SIX MONTHS TIME. WITHIN THREE YEARS REAR END PRODUCING AN EVER INCREASING HOWL. HAD CONTACTED DEALER TWO TIMES WITHIN FIRST YEAR ABOUT HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FOR A QUART TO BE LOST WITHIN 3000 MILES. I HAVE TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO WORK AND I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHEN ONE OF MY REAR AXLES IS GOING TO FALL OFF. I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW REAR END AND MY WARRANTY EXPIRED BY MILEAGE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS GOING TO DO MUCH GOOD BUT IT FEEL GOOD TO BE ABLE TO WRITE ABOUT WHAT A 33,000 BLACK CAMARO PIECE OF CRAP CAN DO TO A MAN WHO HAS ALWAYS BEEN LOYAL AS POSSIBLE TO CHEVY AND HAD A DREAM TO OWN SUCH A CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER OFF WITH A HYUNDAI. I WILL TELL YOU ONE THING AND MAYBE THIS WILL TELL YOU WHAT I REALLY THINK OF CHEVY AND THEIR CARS. I WOULDN'T WISH THIS PURCHASE ON MY WORST ENEMY. BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE WAS BELIEVING IN CHEVY. *JB
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON MAY 11 2002 AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE MY DIFFER. AND ROTORS, I HAVE OTHER PROBLEMS BUT THERE NOT EFFECTING THE OVERALL OPERATIONS. IF GM EVER WANT ME TO BUY A CAR FROM THEM AGAIN, THEY BETTER GET THERE ?!@#$% TOGETHER, HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE? *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TURNING SIGNAL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE RIGHT SIGNAL COMPARTMENT AREA RETAINED WATER AND CAUSED THE BULB TO FAIL. THE BULB COMPARTMENT WAS CUT FOR THE WATER TO LEAK AND THE BULB WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BULB CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,463 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
FRONT LEFT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT. BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW SOCKETS COSTING AROUND $400.00, RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. SINCE THEN THE LEFT SIDE HAS GONE OUT 3 MORE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR COSTING $45.00 EACH TIME. IT IS IMPOSSBLE TO REACH THE BULB TO REPLACE IT YOURSELF. DEALER INSISTS THAT THE PARKING LENS WAS CRACKED CAUSING MOISTURE TO ENTER THE SOCKET. WHEN INSEPCTING THE VEHICLE, THERE IS NO CRACK.. NOW THEY SAY ITS THE SEAL AROUND THE PARKING LENS. I JUST REPLACED ANOTHER BURNT OUT BULB 6 WEEKS AGO AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. IT ALSO HAS NOT RAINED TO CAUSE ANY MOISTURE IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
FAULTY VALVE STEMS (LIKELY FROM THE CHINA RECALL) ON 2 GOODYEAR TIRES SO FAR ON MY CAR THAT CRACKED PREMATURELY. *TR
2002 CHEVY CAMARO TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A MEDIAN WALL DAMAGING THE ENTIRE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST PARTIALLY IN THE LEFT LANE AND MEDIAN (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
SINCE DELIVERY THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE RATTLED. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED SLOPPY SHIFTING, NOISY DRIVE TRAIN, NO TRACTION CONTROL, MANY SQUEAKS AND VIBRATIONS. THE WINDSHIELD SCRATCHED EASILY FRONT HE WIPER BLADES WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. *MR *SCC *NLM
SINCE DELIVERY, VEHICLE HAS LEFT REAR RATTLE. 4 ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. ALSO, SLOPPY SHIFTING & NOISY DRIVE TRAIN, NO TRACTION CONTROL, MANY SQUEAKS AND VIBRATIONS. ALSO, WINDSHIELD SCRATCHES EASILY (FROM WIPERS?) AND VISION IS DISTORTED. GM PROMISED TO HAVE AREA SERVICE MANAGER CONTACT ME, BUT NO ONE HAS. SEEKING REPLACEMENT OR REPURCHASE OF AUTO DUE TO MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS, AND COMPLETE DISSATISFACTION. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 40 MPH AND SUDDENLY ALL THE RED WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR AS I LOSE POWER-STEERING, ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING, AND MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE RISES TO 300 DEGREES F. I PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD. THE PRESSED-ON POWER STEERING PULLEY HAD COME COMPLETELY OFF THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND CONSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FLY OFF. I RARELY DRIVE THIS CARE AND IT HAS ONLY 15,000 MILES. SO MUCH GENERAL MOTORS QUALITY. *JS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE ENGINE COIL BURNED OUT AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND TIME THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS PLUGGED AND ENGINE BOLTS HAD BROKEN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE BOLTS. DURING THE THIRD OCCURRENCE THE FOOT THROTTLE BODY SENSOR FAILED AND THE DASH LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. DURING ALL THE OCCURRENCES THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING.
I WAS THE OWNER OF A 2002 CAMARO WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE ASR (ACCELERATION SLIP REGULATION SYSTEM). THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE TRACTION CONTROL IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS. MY VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO FISHTAIL ON WET SURFACES AT NORMAL SPEEDS. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL RIMS WERE NOT THE CORRECT RIMS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE RIM SPACER FOR THE FRONT. BUT THE REAR RIM SPACER WERE ON BACK ORDER. *AK THE WHEEL STUDS WERE BROKEN AND THE LUG NUTS WERE WORKING THEMSELVES LOOSE, THE WHEEL CENTERING SPACERS WERE NOT INSTALLED WHEN THE RIMS WERE REPLACED, THE STUDS WEREN'T LONG ENOUGH FOR THE RIMS. *SC
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT WHEN EXITING CAR. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE IT SAYING IT IS NORMAL. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO I PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2004. MYSELF AND A FRIEND WERE ON OUR WAY TO WORK @ 6:15 AM WHEN WE WERE STRUCK HEAD ON BY A LARGE SUV. WE WERE RUNNING 45 MPH (HEAD ON" AND DRIVER NOR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED LEAVING MY PASSENGER"BEST FRIEND" WITH A LARGE BRUISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BRAIN WHICH CAUSES TERRIBLE HEADACHES FOR HER, AND MYSELF WITH CONFLICTING BACK AND NECK PROBLEMS HAD THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF THEY WOULD HAVE AT LEAST KEPT US FROM JAMMING OUR BODIES AT FULL FORCE FORWARD INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND MYSELF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS ACCIDENT DID $7000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAMARO AND MESSED UP OUR LIVES FOREVER. INSTEAD OF TOTALING THE CAR LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IT WAS FIXED AND IT IS STILL DEFECTIVE THE INSURANCE COMPANY WHICH DID NOT DO THERE JOB RIGHT IN EXAMINING THE CAR THOROUGHLY FOR THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE IT HAD, ALL THEY DID WAS LOOK AT THE CAR TAKE ONE PICTURE ESTIMATED THE COST AT $3500.00 LESS THAN WHAT IT ENDED UP COSTING TO REPAIR, THEY NEVER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD NOR THE FRONT END TO SEE THAT THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE TIRE WAS FALLING OFF AND NOT ATTACHED TO ANYTHING COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND STILL NO AIR BAGS. HE WOULD NOT EVEN AUTHORIZE THE BODY SHOP TO CHECK THE AIR BAGS NOR CENSORS. I HAVE A SON THAT HAS TO RIDE IN THIS DEFECTIVE CAR AND THAT SCARES ME TO DEATH. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED!! WE STILL CANT WORK DUE TO THE EXTENT OF OUR INJURIES. I PAY $400.00 A MONTH FOR A CAR I ONCE LOVED MY FIRST NICE CAR WHICH IS NOW A CAR I HATE AND AM SCARED OF. I CANT GET A DIFFERENT ONE I HAVE NO INCOME. I FEEL GM SHOULD STEP UP HELP OUT AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS MISTAKE. IF NOT WE MAY HAVE TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION. *JB
IN A FRONT END COLLISION NONE OFF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK THE COLLISION WAS A DIRECT FRONT END HIT TO THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WAS WELL OVER THE POSTED SPEED RECOMMENDED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JG
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY 2002 CAMARO HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES I TALKED TO CHEVROLET ABOUT BUYING BACK MY CAR THEY REFUSED I FEEL THIS CAR IS UNSAFE EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS CAR HAS MULTIPLY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND HE TOLD CHEVROLET THIS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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