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2002 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the brakes (32% of complaints, typically around 13,000 miles). It is 11th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Brakes
22 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc.
I purchased my vehicle on may 11 2002 and I have already had to replace my differ. And rotors, I have other problems but there not effecting the overall operations. If gm ever want me to buy a car from them again, they better get there [email] together, how many complaints does it take?
The front right rotor warped. When driving at approximately 40 MPH and the brakes were applied there was shutter/vibrated, and vehicle pulled to the right. Owner took vehicle to the dealer on two occasions, and dealer replaced the rotors. Also, informed owner the front right rotor is warped. After about 10,000 miles…
Engine
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Camaro bought november 2002, brakes and tires replaced six months later. Engine had sounded like a diesel within that same six months time. Within three years rear end producing an ever increasing howl. Had contacted dealer two times within first year about high oil consumption. Was told it was normal for a quart to…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the control box in the engine, located near the firewall, caused the fuel injectors to pour fuel into the engine. As a result, the engine was ruined. When the vehicle was started, white smoke appeared from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to the…
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 19,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, power window devices and controls, windshield wiper/washer, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the driver side power window became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer…
During the california rains of 2005, my Camaro's t-top roof leaked so much that there was 1 1/2" of water in the bottom of the car. The dealer removed the interior and allowed it to dry, but the manufacturer refused to cover the repairs as a warranty even though the car was only 2 years old and I owned an extended…
Electrical
8 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the control box in the engine, located near the firewall, caused the fuel injectors to pour fuel into the engine. As a result, the engine was ruined. When the vehicle was started, white smoke appeared from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to the…
I have a 2002 chevy Camaro that is experiencing a security light issue and have been reading up on it online....this is such a hazard and a danger to other drivers I cant beleive it isnt under investigation, given that the numbers of complaints are outrageous! The other thing is the monoply that gm has on this…
Transmission
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
I purchased my vehicle on may 11 2002 and I have already had to replace my differ. And rotors, I have other problems but there not effecting the overall operations. If gm ever want me to buy a car from them again, they better get there [email] together, how many complaints does it take?
Camaro bought november 2002, brakes and tires replaced six months later. Engine had sounded like a diesel within that same six months time. Within three years rear end producing an ever increasing howl. Had contacted dealer two times within first year about high oil consumption. Was told it was normal for a quart to…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the control box in the engine, located near the firewall, caused the fuel injectors to pour fuel into the engine. As a result, the engine was ruined. When the vehicle was started, white smoke appeared from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to the…
051406 driving 35 MPH when check engine light came on when car lost all acceleration . Car was going downhill and I barely managed to brake and steer it clear into a lot. Towed to dealer. 49,000 miles. Fuel pump needs replacement which I found was way too soon. Cost $1300. Complaint is too soon for a replacement and…
Suspension
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rear, front.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (22 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles); engine (11 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); visibility and wipers (11 complaints, typically around 19,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 12, 2001 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 11th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 68 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.