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2000 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the transmission (21% of complaints). It is 10th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Transmission
16 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly, axle assembly.
Bad manual transmissions in the f-body's concerning the six speed. I have a 2000 Camaro ss with 34000 miles on it and my original transmission's 5th gear went out at 14000, note my car is not under warranty because of a reconditioned title. But I have purchased another used 6 speed from a local recycling yard and 3rd…
The clutch pedal return spring on my 2000 Camaro ss broke two years ago. I purchased another one from a local gm dealer. I could not believe the spring was so expensive. ($70.00). I installed the spring my self in 2006 and two years later 2008 the spring broke again. I only drive the car in the summer months. (26,000…
Brakes
15 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Front brake rotors warped at 19,000 miles replaced under warranty..rotors warped again at 31,000 miles and resurfaced under warranty..warped beyond repair at 46,000 miles..dealer and gm will not replace and does not believe this to be a defect. Did not have same problem with 97 Camaro.
Design flaw. E-brake dragging constantly which eventually warps the rotor and if left alone makes a horrible clunking noise that almost sounds like your differential spit a tooth. A little difficult to explain exactly what's happening but find it hard to believe Chevrolet hasn't figured it out. Yes, of course they…
Engine
13 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
When attempting to leave a friends house my 2000 chevy Camaro (3.8 l v6) would not stay running. After taking the car to the local mechanic it was discovered that the isc motor had "blown." dealers and the manufacturer could not locate an isc motor right away. It turns out that this motor is actually part of the…
The vehicles check engine light came on. The catalytic converter failed per the diagnostic check at the dealership. The catalytic converter is covered by special 10 year or 120,000 mile warranty. The dealership says the good oxygen sensor is probably seized and it will break due to age when they replace the catalytic…
Electrical
11 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: wiring, horn, ignition.
All lights burning out within days of being replaced and car not reading key correctly, says "security" and won't crank for about 3 minutes.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. A local mechanic performed a diagnostic test and informed her that the security system needed to be reset. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was…
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, rearview mirrors/devices, power window devices and controls, windshield.
Air vents fail to blow every time vehicle is driven over 40 to 50 MPH. You can hear the air blowing, but it is going somewhere other than inside car.
Lights
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights, turn signal.
There is no specific event that can be tied to this problem. The front indicator housings however have both cracked on two separate occasions. The consequence has been the failure of the indicator system. This has LED to the replacement of first the right front indicator housing and now the left front.
The steering wheel broke while pulling out of a parking space. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The consumer stated that the steering wheel snapped at the t bar. It was held together with duct tape. The dealer allowed the consumers son to drive home with the broken steering wheel because it was not…
Speed control
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: cruise control, linkages.
Steering
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar, hydraulic power assist, gear box.
The steering wheel broke while pulling out of a parking space. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The consumer stated that the steering wheel snapped at the t bar. It was held together with duct tape. The dealer allowed the consumers son to drive home with the broken steering wheel because it was not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (16 complaints); brakes (15 complaints); engine (13 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 10th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 76 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.