2001 Chevrolet Camaro
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 48
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 48 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 190 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
31% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
19% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer stated the lfet side mirror has been fixed four times, the mirrior breaks for no reason. Also car needs oil every 1000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-13
Dual exhalts have one side blocked off. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was manuacturer who had to meet state specifications. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-13
Steering
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Show complaint excerpts
Ramiro mayorga owner of ideal autos sold me this car knowing he had a mechanic reset the mileage and break indicators and airbag indicators. The airbags are none functional I complained to the bbb but there was nothing they would do.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-25
Also filed under Air bags
Electrical system
10% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Air bags
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Was involved into (2) separate car accident in the last year that the air bag did not deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-07
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 4 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.