2002 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 16th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints, 31%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 68owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 21 | 31% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 16% | 19,373 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 12% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 10% | 10 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 7% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 7% | 10 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% | 8,508 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% | 3 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 67,463 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 51,855 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 16 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 8 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.
Risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.
Fix: Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
2002 chevrolet camaro. Consumer writes in regards to a design defect. *ld the consumer stated there was a recurring problem with the sail roof panel bubbling through the black paint of the vehicle. The consumer was advised, by the dealer, that the adhesive was causing the failure. The sail roof is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the driver side power window became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred numerous…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet camaro. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
Typically in the afternoon on warm / hot days and after the car has sat all day outside, i'll go to start it, put the key into start position and the starter will not engage. All else seems to be functioning correctly. The fuel and temp gauges go back to 0 position, voltage drops but not by much. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the engine stalled. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealers who was not able to duplicate the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
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 | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.