1999 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 12th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (31 complaints, 34%), typically at around 48,758 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 90owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 34% | 48,758 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 22% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 13% | 138,660 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 8% | 27,258 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 43,516 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% | 138,660 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | 138,660 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 6% | 67,150 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% | 45,634 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 43,516 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 138,660 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 138,660 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 138,660 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.
Risk: This may not allow the clutch system to disengage the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distances, engine stalls, and difficulty in shifting.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the seat belt failed to retract when the brake pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat…
I had a guy tell me that gm was recalling ignition switches i just wonted to know if my car was one of them. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated the clutch failed to disengage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.
Interior/exterior lights flicker when idling. *tr
Floor of trunk is wet after rain; no visible leaks have been detected. *tr
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.