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2001 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the brakes (31% of complaints). It is 13th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints.
Complaints48
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported4
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Brakes
15 complaints · 31%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional.
Disk brake rotors. The disk brake rotors warp so often that they constantly need turned or replaced. I have had them turned at approx 11000 miles and they already need attention again. They make intermitant noise and you can feel the wobble when you go to stop. Looking on the internet this is a very common complaint…
Have had 2 sets of rotors on this car since purchased. Now needs another set. Warranty will no longer cover this. Car is driven less than 20 miles per day, and currently has 28k on the 3rd set of rotors, dealer claims this is normal. This is not normal!! Car should not be having these problems. It is a performance…
Engine
9 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there was a sound of metal rubbing near the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred however, the noise was continuous whenever the engine of the vehicle was…
The custom exhuast system installed by the manufacturer (gm) and built by slp engineering was causing the fuel tank in my 2001 Camaro to melt.
Steering
6 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Ramiro mayorga owner of ideal autos sold me this car knowing he had a mechanic reset the mileage and break indicators and airbag indicators. The airbags are none functional I complained to the bbb but there was nothing they would do. He wouldn't take the car back & return my money. There are many defects.10 minutes…
Electrical
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
While driving at any speed electrical system failed intermittently, causing vehicle to shut off. Dealer stated there was no solution for the problem because they could not find the electrical short.
-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet camry. There was an odd noise at the time of purchase. She was told that the spare tire was loose. The contact was later notified by an independent mechanic that the noise was due to the ball bearings. The estimate to repair the vehicle was $500 per wheel to replace the ball…
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, driveline.
Air bags
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
When driver was making a left turn, vehicle was impacted by a vehicle driving 50 MPH in the front of the vehicle. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The driver's head hit the steering wheel and they had other injuries. Please provide more details. Ts
Was involved into (2) separate car accident in the last year that the air bag did not deployed. The first one I was rear end when I came to a stop and the person behind me did not stop and sustain neck injury that I had to had surgery on 10 oct 2014. The second I was t-boned on the driver's side and pushed over a curb…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 6%Ramiro mayorga owner of ideal autos sold me this car knowing he had a mechanic reset the mileage and break indicators and airbag indicators. The airbags are none functional I complained to the bbb but there was nothing they would do. He wouldn't take the car back & return my money. There are many defects.10 minutes…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet camry. There was an odd noise at the time of purchase. She was told that the spare tire was loose. The contact was later notified by an independent mechanic that the noise was due to the ball bearings. The estimate to repair the vehicle was $500 per wheel to replace the ball…
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with goodyear eagle sport (na) tires, size: 245/45/r17. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact felt a vibration coming from the front driver side tire and the tire blew out. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the threads separated from the tire. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (15 complaints); engine (9 complaints, typically around 51,500 miles); steering (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 13th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 48 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.