2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

119

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Deaths

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO

The 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO has received a total of 119 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (8 complaints), Suspensionfront (5 complaints), and Electrical System (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO, potentially affecting up to 124,347 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,593 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO

119 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 8
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 4
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11510854 | STRUCTURE | | 278,363 miles 1 Injury
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon leaning down to clean the floorboard of the vehicle, a sharp piece of the front driver's side window weather stripping cut him across the left eye. The contact did not receive medical assistance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 278,363.
#11122053 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 149,386 miles
I HAVE TO PULL THE POWER ASSURES FUSE OUT IT WILL KILL MY BATTERY OVER NIGHT
#11122053 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 149,386 miles
I HAVE TO PULL THE POWER ASSURES FUSE OUT IT WILL KILL MY BATTERY OVER NIGHT
#10444353 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 50,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO REFUEL, FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO A FAULTY ROLL-OVER BALL. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE MALFUNCTION, THE FUEL COULD ONLY BE DISPENSED DURING COOL WEATHER TEMPERATURES. TWO YEARS PRIOR, AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND THE SIMILAR DEFECT RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 03/14/12*LJ UPDATED 03/23/12
#10254143 | TIRES | | N/A miles Crash 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
TREAD SEPARATED FROM COOPER TIRE (98 T 225/60R16 M+S LIFELINER STE DOT 30 X K C4M3300 EO6R) ON CAMARO ON INTERSTATE 35, CAUSING FATAL COLLISION. SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEY MARK BONNER, OKLAHOMA CITY. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO

General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

010730023A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH

010729003 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *TT

010864003 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW MOTOR NOISE. *JB

0008110004 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR QUARTER TRIM GAPS TO THE B-PILLAR. *TT

990856002 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

A CONCERN WITH THE VEHICLE CONTENT THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN ARMING OR IS TOO SENSITIVE. *TT

990848003 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONCERNS WITH LOOSE MOLDING AT SIDE(S) OF WINDSHIELD. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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