2000 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 8, 2023 · 76 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Camaro years
Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 23 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 14th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (16 complaints, 21%), typically at around 13,900 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2010 Camaro. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Nick Ares from Auburn, CA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train16 · ~13,900 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14 · ~83,100 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling13 · ~79,000 mi
Electrical System11 · ~120,000 mi
Visibility8 · ~17,304 mi
Exterior Lighting6 · ~32,750 mi
Steering5 · ~34,500 mi
Suspension5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Air Bags4 · ~53,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1621%13,900——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1418%83,100——
Engine and Engine Cooling1317%79,000——
Electrical System1114%120,000——
Visibility811%17,304——
Exterior Lighting68%32,750——
Steering57%34,500——
Suspension57%———
Vehicle Speed Control57%———
Air Bags45%53,000——
Equipment34%———
Fuel System, Gasoline34%51,000——
Latches/locks/linkages34%34,500——
Tires34%———
Seat Belts23%———
Seats23%———
Structure23%278,363——
Unknown or Other23%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)11%149,386——
Parking Brake11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 28 complaints
2000: 132000132001: 282001282002: 6200262003: 7200372004: 6200462005: 3200532007: 2200722008: 7200872009: 1200912012: 1201212018: 1201812023: 120231

n = 76 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.

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.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon leaning down to clean the floorboard of the vehicle, a sharp piece of the front driver's side window weather stripping cut him across the left eye. The contact did not receive medical assistance. The dealer and the manufacturer…

Structure · received Mar 8, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11510854

I have to pull the power assures fuse out it will kill my battery over night

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Aug 24, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11122053

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet camaro z28. The contact stated that when trying to refuel, fuel would overflow onto the ground due to a faulty roll-over ball. In order to prevent the malfunction, the fuel could only be dispensed during cool weather temperatures. Two years prior, an authorized…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10444353

Tread separated from cooper tire (98 t 225/60r16 m+s lifeliner ste dot 30 x k c4m3300 eo6r) on camaro on interstate 35, causing fatal collision. Submitted by attorney mark bonner, oklahoma city. *tr

Tires · received Jan 7, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10254143

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet camaro. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. A local mechanic performed a diagnostic test and informed her that the security system needed to be reset. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The vehicle has not been…

Electrical System · received Oct 20, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10246098

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 16 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.