Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Chevrolet Camaro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V381000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
897
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-12
Owners notified
2001-12-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1310,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine615,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic633,000 mi
Visibility: windshield53 mi
Seat belts: front416 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls419,373 mi
Electrical system33 mi
Electrical system: wiring344,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump340,120 mi
Power train: manual transmission33 mi
Tires340,000 mi
Engine215,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling220,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal232,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly212,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Steering215,000 mi
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: roof and pillars2—
Suspension: rear2—
Air bags151,855 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor115,000 mi
Equipment116 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting167,463 mi
Fuel system, gasoline185,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors144,000 mi
Power train1—
Power train: driveline110 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit112,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor18 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads17,153 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings17,153 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body: door110 mi
Suspension: front110 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket13 mi
Unknown or other1800 mi
Vehicle speed control115,000 mi
Visibility119,373 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly146,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer13 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.