2001 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 18th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 18th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints, 27%), typically at around 27,200 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 48owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 13 | 27% | 27,200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 17% | 44,360 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 13% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 51,999 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 52,921 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 56,525 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 173,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
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. HE WOULDN'T TAKE THE CAR BACK & RETURN MY MONEY. THERE ARE MANY…
Firestone 500 tire experienced tread separation failure resulting in a traffic accident at highway speeds. Contacted firestone via registered mail buy after one month no response. This is the same problem that they experienced in the past. I got a replacement tire from a different manufacturer and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there was a sound of metal rubbing near the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred however, the noise was continuous whenever the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the steering column was not securely connected due to a premature fracture of an internal component which was affecting the steering wheel and the emergency brake lever failed to function. In addition, the contact experienced…
Was involved into (2) separate car accident in the last year that the air bag did not deployed. The first one i was rear end when i came to a stop and the person behind me did not stop and sustain neck injury that i had to had surgery on 10 oct 2014. The second i was t-boned on the driver's side…
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 | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
See all Chevrolet Camaro problems by year, every Chevrolet model, or the Chevrolet VIN decoder.
Similar Chevrolet models
Embed this 2001 Chevrolet Camaro badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.