MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Camaro

● Typical for this model
1999 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:58.402Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
90
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 90 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 187 complaints 2013 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1984 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 87 complaints 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 90 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2002: 68 complaints 2002 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2015 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1983 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1995 1996: 116 complaints 1997: 69 complaints 1997 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 90 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2010 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2016 2017: 190 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024

1999: 90 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198440
198548
198633
198728
198817
198925
199025
199187
199288
199332
1994158
1995217
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017190
201880
201953
202032
202120
202214
202316
20244

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

40% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Power train

27% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Electrical system

18% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.

Show complaint excerpts

Interior/exterior lights flicker when idling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-24

Also filed under Exterior lighting and interior lighting

Air bags

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer states that in a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. Causing neck and back injuries. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-10

While involved in a head-on accident dual airbags did not deploy, and driver's seat belt broke, causing injuires. *ak vehicle was a total loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-13

Also filed under Seat belts

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at 20-25 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags didnot deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-28

Suspension

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and shock absorber.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999-09-08Power train99V239000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 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…

    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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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    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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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V239000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.