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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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68Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
90
199976
200048
200168
2002
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
21Visibility
11Engine And Engine Cooling
9Electrical System
8Power Train
7
All reported categories
Fuel System, Gasoline
5Structure
5Seat Belts
4Suspension
4Exterior Lighting
3Tires
3Air Bags
2Engine
2Equipment
2Steering
2Electronic Stability Control
1Service Brakes, Air
1Unknown Or Other
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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

What owners actually said

68 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2002
Visibility

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A DISTORTION ON THE WINDSHIELD . CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OBJECTS APPEAR LARGER AND SMALLER WHEN YOU LINE YOUR LINE OF SIGHT SHIFTS FROM THE CLEAR AREAS TO THE DISTORTED AREAS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GLASS ONCE WITH THE IDENT…

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THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A DISTORTION ON THE WINDSHIELD . CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OBJECTS APPEAR LARGER AND SMALLER WHEN YOU LINE YOUR LINE OF SIGHT SHIFTS FROM THE CLEAR AREAS TO THE DISTORTED AREAS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GLASS ONCE WITH THE IDENTICAL WINDSHEILD AND NOW CLAIMS THAT THE DEGREE OF DISTORTION IS NORMAL FOR CAMAROS, AND SEES KNOW REASON TO IMPROVE. *SCC

NHTSA ODI #8019554

Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2002
Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE DISTORTION THROUGH FRONT WINDSHIELD. ITEMS APPEAR LARGER OR SMALLER THAN THEY REALLY ARE. CONSUMER STATED THAT ROAD SIGNS ARE BLURRY, AND IT GIVES HIM A HEADACHE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8013777

Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2002
Air BagsCrashInjury

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 FRONTA…

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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

NHTSA ODI #8012042

Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2002
Visibility

CONSUMER BOUGHT A 2002, CHEVROLET, CAMARO. SINCE PURCHASE WINDSHIELD IS FAULTY, AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALER 4 TIMES.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8011529

Mileage unknown · May 9, 2002
Structure

THERE IS RUST UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. ALSO TALKED WITH VICTOR DIJELIO FROM THE DEALERSHIP. HE TOLD HIM THAT RUST UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #8009559

Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE SHUTTERS. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS EXTENDED. ALSO, ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 4000 MILES, THEN REPLACED. ROTORS NEED RESURFACING AGAIN AT THIS TIME.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8007399

Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling

HTTP://EMER.HOMEDNS.ORG/LS1_KNOCK/INDEX.ASP. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED IN SUMMARY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #760052

Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2001
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, SKIP SHIFT FEATURE FORCES SHIFTS TO MOVE FROM FIRST TO FORTH BY PASSING SECOND AND THIRD GEARS, NO ACCELERATION. *AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, OTHER VEHICLES HAVE HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID COLLISON. *TT

NHTSA ODI #8000896

Official recalls

1

01V381000 · 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

0

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