2002 Chevrolet CAMARO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
68 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 68 complaints (19.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 21 | 30.9% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 7.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front | 4 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Visibility:Windshield: 5; Seat Belts:Front: 4; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 4; Electrical System: 3; Electrical System:Wiring: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 8; 2003: 16; 2004: 11; 2005: 7; 2006: 9; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003411 · 2003-01-26 (January 26, 2003)
2002 CAMARO, CAR STARTED TO SHAKE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT ABT 8,000 MILES. TOOK INTO DEALER TO BE CHECKED OUT. WAS TOLD ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. FOR THIS TO HAPPEN WITH SUCH LOW MILES MUST BE DEFECTIVE. SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN NEW ROTORS. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL?
Owner-reported narrative. 8 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005500 · 2003-02-08 (February 8, 2003)
MY 2002 CAMARO HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES I TALKED TO CHEVROLET ABOUT BUYING BACK MY CAR THEY REFUSED I FEEL THIS CAR IS UNSAFE EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS CAR HAS MULTIPLY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND HE TOLD CHEVROLET THIS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007183 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOUD ENGINE RATTLE AND WATER LEAKAGE IN RIGHT SIDE WINDOW.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007183 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007245 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE VEHICLE BURNED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008983 · 2003-02-21 (February 21, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION, WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009229 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED REAR END NOISES.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010609 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING BRAKING. HAVE HAD ROTORS REPLACED AND TURNED. PROBLEM RETURNS EVERY TIME. ROTORS ARE WARPING DUE TO NORMAL BRAKING. DEALER SAYS IT IS DUE TO HARD DRIVING, WILL NOT SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010609 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017283 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017283 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V381000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 2001-12-12 (December 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗