Camaro (4th)
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Complaints by Engine Code
LS1
5.7L 8-cylView details
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L36
3.8L 6-cylView details
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Chevrolet Camaro Unidentified Engine
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L26
3.8L 6-cylView details
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LLT
3.6L 6-cylView details
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L37
4.6L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Camaro, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro
On a used 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the brakes (51), the engine (33) and the cooling system (30). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro about the brakes.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro about the engine, all engines combined.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro about the cooling system, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (5)
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro complaints?
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the engine and the cooling system.
Is the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA has 191 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Camaro?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the engine and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Camaro have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 191 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.