IllustrationFRONT END HAS SHAKED SINCE RECIEVING CAR. AIR LEAKS IN DRIVERS DOOR. NOISY DRIVETRAIN. *LA
2002 Chevrolet Camaro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
200–25K
1025–50K
450–75K
375–100K
0100–150K
0150K+
37 reports with mileage · 31 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
Suspension complaints
4 reportsSINCE 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…
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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. SE…
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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
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED REAR END NOISES.*JB
Official recalls
101V381000 · Structure:frame And Members
Dec 12, 2001
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.