2001 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 48 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Firestone 500 tire experienced tread separation failure resulting in a traffic accident at highway speeds. Contacted firestone via registered mail buy after one month no response. This is the same problem that they experienced in the past. I got a replacement tire from a different manufacturer and the shop tech said he never saw this happen before. I would not ever purchase a firestone product in the futures. The accident happened at highway speed 70 mph. The tread separated and my vehicle spun around into the next lane and was facing oncoming traffic. Another vehicle tried to avoid the accident but hit my drivers side front bumper and fender, pushing me off of the road.”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there was a sound of metal rubbing near the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred however, the noise was continuous whenever the engine of the vehicle was running. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 51,500.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro equipped with goodyear eagle sport (na) tires, size: 245/45/r17. While driving at 60 mph, the contact felt a vibration coming from the front driver side tire and the tire blew out. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the threads separated from the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 173,000 and the tire failure mileage was 17,000. The dot number was not available.”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2015
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“Was involved into (2) separate car accident in the last year that the air bag did not deployed. The first one I was rear end when I came to a stop and the person behind me did not stop and sustain neck injury that I had to had surgery on 10 oct 2014. The second I was t-boned on the driver's side and pushed over a curb into a telephone pole while driving down a street and the car was total by my insurance company of course. This one I hit my head and had eye issues for several months besides the badly bruised legs and head from hitting the steering column and window on 20 may 2015.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2014
“Vehicle refused to start. Problem traced to in-tank fuel pump connection which had corroded. Potential to spark and start a fire, vehicle might stall suddenly and without warning. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle was stalling. The cause of failure was diagnosed as a corroded connection of the fuel pump wiring in the tank. The wiring overheated and the insulation had melted as well. The contact repaired the vehicle, but is concerned that other vehicles with this failure could stall or burst into flames in the middle of the road. The current and failure mileages were 67,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2007
“2001 camaro with ls1 engine, having terrible pistion slap issiue due to poor cooling design of cylinders, gm is failing to admit there is a problem with this car. It only has 29000 miles, now I see I am not the only one with this problem....going to try and start a class action law suit. My car needs an engine and gm will not replace at no cost. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2006
“I have problems with the brakes & rotors on my 2001 camaro. They are warping. Why has there not been a recall? Hello ! Guess there will be after someone gets hurt or killed. People can not keep paying for brakes and rotors. Hope someone wakes up soon.*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2006
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving in rainy weather conditions approximately 65 mph and encountered a bump in the road. Suddenly, the anti-lock brake system and skid control system warning light indicators illuminated. The tires and brakes locked when pressure was applied to the brake pedal causing the vehicle to skid off of the roadway. The contact was able to gain control and continue normal operation. The failure occurred on bumpy road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician repositioned the anti-lock brake system bracket and parking brake cable. Also, the ABS wiring was replaced. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Is the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Camaro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 43,000 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.