There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro, but owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Chevrolet Camaro problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 6
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 6
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 2
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 43,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Wheels · at 50 miles · reported Sep 27, 2017
Firestone 500 tire experienced tread separation failure resulting in a traffic accident at highway speeds. Contacted firestone via registered mail buy after one month no response. This is the same problem that they experienced in the past. I got a replacement tire from a different manufacturer and the shop tech said he never saw this happen before. I would not ever purchase a firestone product in the futures. The accident happened at highway speed 70 MPH. The tread separated and my vehicle spun around into the next lane and was facing oncoming traffic. Another vehicle tried to avoid the…
Engine · at 51,500 miles · reported Apr 18, 2017
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 running. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 51,500.
Electrical System · reported Jan 10, 2017
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the steering column was not securely connected due to a premature fracture of an internal component which was affecting the steering wheel and the emergency brake lever failed to function. In addition, the contact experienced various electrical outages as the failure progressed. The vehicle was not yet inspected by a dealer and the contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine their recommended solution for a dealer to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The steering column will not lock into…
Air Bags · at 140,000 miles · reported Feb 7, 2016
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 into a telephone pole while driving down a street and the car was total by my insurance company of course. This one I hit my head and had eye issues for several months besides the badly bruised legs and head from hitting the steering column and window on 20 may 2015.
Tires · at 173,000 miles · reported Jul 24, 2015
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 vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 173,000 and the tire failure mileage was 17,000. The DOT number was not…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (14 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 43,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.