2000 Chevrolet Camaro
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 48 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 217 |
| 1996 | 116 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 173 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2010 | 295 |
| 2011 | 194 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 186 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
22% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
22% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE RAIN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO TELEPHONE POLE, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED MINOR INJURIES. *MJS
NHTSA ODI report, 20010502
20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INSIDE OF GARAGE AND SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM GARAGE AREA. WHEN HE WALKED INSIDE THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20010122
14% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and horn.
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I HAVE TO PULL THE POWER ASSURES FUSE OUT IT WILL KILL MY BATTERY OVER NIGHT
NHTSA ODI report, 20180824
Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
11% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices and power window devices and controls.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
T-TOP SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO OBJECT THAT HIT THE T-TOP. WE WERE RIDING ALONG A ROAD THAT HAD GROOVED PAVEMENT DUE TO ROAD CONTRUCTION. THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO MILLIONS OF LITTLE PIECES ONTO THE DRIVER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030724
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 S
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.
Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed
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 RE
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.
Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed
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 CONF
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.
Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed
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 CONF
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.
Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.