2000 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. Newest first.
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 conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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 conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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 side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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.
Owner complaints
76 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire9 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
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 were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 278,363.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
I have to pull the power assures fuse out it will kill my battery over night
- Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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 dealer replaced the fuel tank and the similar defect recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. updated 03/14/12*lj updated 03/23/12
- Tires
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
- Electrical system
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 repaired. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Design flaw. E-brake dragging constantly which eventually warps the rotor and if left alone makes a horrible clunking noise that almost sounds like your differential spit a tooth. A little difficult to explain exactly what's happening but find it hard to believe chevrolet hasn't figured it out. Yes, of course they have! It's just that hundreds of people haven't died. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
The clutch pedal return spring on my 2000 camaro SS broke two years ago. I purchased another one from a local gm dealer. I could not believe the spring was so expensive. ($70.00). I installed the spring my self in 2006 and two years later 2008 the spring broke again. I only drive the car in the…
The clutch pedal return spring on my 2000 camaro SS broke two years ago. I purchased another one from a local gm dealer. I could not believe the spring was so expensive. ($70.00). I installed the spring my self in 2006 and two years later 2008 the spring broke again. I only drive the car in the summer months. (26,000 kilometers). I do not abuse the car in any way. I believe this IS a design defect. I think that a clutch pedal return spring should last longer than two years at $70 a pop. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Purchased a 2000 chevy. Camaro with only 50K miles two months ago. Three weeks ago I was finding that it would not start right away when hot and my gas gauge IS not working. if the car was left overnight, in the morning it would start fine. The cause IS a bad fuel pump, it loses pressure when hot…
Purchased a 2000 chevy. Camaro with only 50K miles two months ago. Three weeks ago I was finding that it would not start right away when hot and my gas gauge IS not working. if the car was left overnight, in the morning it would start fine. The cause IS a bad fuel pump, it loses pressure when hot but here IS the real problem. the pump and sending unit IS in the gas tank and I have to replace it with a gm unit, after market would be stupid and as you read on you will understand why. The fuel pump IS $795.00, the exhaust system and the rear axle/suspension needs to come off to take the tank out. This IS 5 hours of work according to my mechanic. It IS going to cost over $1,100.00 to change this pump. there IS no sane reason why a fuel pump should fail with only 50K miles on the car the car has never been abused, fact IS that the original owner only drove it once a month and he IS 58 years old so he does not abuse a car. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The catalytic converter has failed on the vehicle. the car failed emissions testing. found out the warranty was 8 years/80,000 miles, so took the car to the dealer to diagnosis. vehicle has 21,000 miles on it and gm refused to pay for the repair because they said the converter was "rusted".…
The catalytic converter has failed on the vehicle. the car failed emissions testing. found out the warranty was 8 years/80,000 miles, so took the car to the dealer to diagnosis. vehicle has 21,000 miles on it and gm refused to pay for the repair because they said the converter was "rusted". vehicle IS 8 years old and only driven less than 3,000 miles annually and stored for 6 months out of the year. the problem with the converter has nothing to do with rust, the baffles are breaking up inside. gm refuses to offer any assistance. very costly repair, part alone IS $750.00 and that does include any labor. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicles check engine light came on. the catalytic converter failed per the diagnostic check at the dealership. the catalytic converter IS covered by special 10 year or 120,000 mile warranty. the dealership says the good oxygen sensor IS probably seized and it will break due to age when they replace the catalytic converter. they want us to pay $208 for a new oxygen sensor. *Tr
- Air bags
I was only the highway going about 60mph when my car lost control. I hit the median head on which then led to another car hitting mine. my airbags did not deploy which caused me to hit my head on the steering wheel. I had a knot the size of a baseball and 2 black eyes. I am 8 months pregnant and had to be rushed to the hospital. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
When attempting to leave a friends house my 2000 chevy camaro (3.8 l V6) would not stay running. after taking the car to the local mechanic it was discovered that the isc motor had "blown." dealers and the manufacturer could not locate an isc motor right away. it turns out that this motor IS…
When attempting to leave a friends house my 2000 chevy camaro (3.8 l V6) would not stay running. after taking the car to the local mechanic it was discovered that the isc motor had "blown." dealers and the manufacturer could not locate an isc motor right away. it turns out that this motor IS actually part of the vehicles throttle body. the part that malfunctioned can only be purchased separately for the 5.8L V8, or so we are told, whereas the 3.8L engine must purchase the entire component. currently, the mechanic IS working on replacing the throttle body with a brand new, gm supplied part, since there are no aftermarket parts available for the 3.8L. the cost of towing and the part will total just short of $1100.00. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
I had a special policy sent to me for the catalytic converter on my 2000 chevrolet camaro. I took the car in to let them test to see if that was why my service engine light was on and it was. They ordered the part and I took it in for repair. Parts and labor were to be covered. The dealership calls…
I had a special policy sent to me for the catalytic converter on my 2000 chevrolet camaro. I took the car in to let them test to see if that was why my service engine light was on and it was. They ordered the part and I took it in for repair. Parts and labor were to be covered. The dealership calls me to inform me that my bolts were severly rusted and I would be responsible for the bolts if they broke. They had to remove the bolts regardless if they were rusted or not and I had to pay for the labor that was suppose to be covered. The bolts cost me a total of 4.92 and the labor was 164.00, that IS soooo funny that I had to pay for labor that had to be done in the first place to replace the part. I was told the the rust was due to my fault. How IS it possible that I keep the bottom side of my car from rusting considering it IS 7 years old. I mean the bolts are on the exhaust which gets hot and cold and makes its own condensation and makes its own rust. So if there IS gonna be a special policy for a defect on a chevrolet part, which IS there fault, you need to make some better guidelines on what IS covered. I had to pay for labor that had to be performed regardless if my bolts broke or not. I can understand paying for the broken bolts, but for labor that had to be performed anyway? And general motors was no help at all to me. So my question IS why send out a letter to fix a problem on a car so old if the labor IS not gonna be covered. And watch out because the dealerships lie, just to get a buck. They told general motors that they had to drill the bolts to get them out. Well that IS so funny because they saved the bolts to show me and I have them in my possession and guess what, they aren't drilled. How funny. So when you send out these "special policies" please make sure that the labor IS covered so noone else has to endure the crap that I have with chevrolet. *nm
- Exterior lighting · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Steering · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Re various defects on 2000 chevrolet camaro. *bf when the consumer's son started the vehicle and turned the wheel he noticed that the top part of the steering wheel had separated from the bottom half. the vehicle was repaired under warranty. the lock assembly fell out of the driver's door…
Re various defects on 2000 chevrolet camaro. *bf when the consumer's son started the vehicle and turned the wheel he noticed that the top part of the steering wheel had separated from the bottom half. the vehicle was repaired under warranty. the lock assembly fell out of the driver's door twice. the park lamps and lens had to be replaced because they were leaking. the mirror on the driver's side malfunctioned. *nm
- Electrical system
All lights burning out within days of being replaced and car not reading key correctly, says "security" and won't crank for about 3 minutes. *jb
- Exterior lighting · Latches/locks/linkages · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering wheel broke while pulling out of a parking space. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. *jb the consumer stated that the steering wheel snapped at the t bar. it was held together with duct tape. the dealer allowed the consumers son to drive home with the broken steering…
The steering wheel broke while pulling out of a parking space. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. *jb the consumer stated that the steering wheel snapped at the t bar. it was held together with duct tape. the dealer allowed the consumers son to drive home with the broken steering wheel because it was not under warranty. the lock fell out of the driver side door. parking lights and lens leaking. *tc
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Consumer noticed that the steering wheel wandered from left to right on its own. also, steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering shaft needed replacement. *ak
- Air bags
While driving air bag light illuminateed and stayed on the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
There IS no specific event that can be tied to this problem. The front indicator housings however have both cracked on two separate occasions. The consequence has been the failure of the indicator system. This has led to the replacement of first the right front indicator housing and now the left front. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
While applying the brakes the vehicle would jerk. The driver was able to control the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that all four rotors needed to be replaced because they were warped. please provide any additional information. *nm
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
Air vents fail to blow every time vehicle IS driven over 40 to 50 mph. You can hear the air blowing, but it IS going somewhere other than inside car.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Bad manual transmissions in the f-body's concerning the six speed. I have a 2000 camaro SS with 34000 miles on it and my original transmission's 5TH gear went out at 14000, note my car IS not under warranty because of a reconditioned title. but I have purchased another used 6 speed from a local…
Bad manual transmissions in the f-body's concerning the six speed. I have a 2000 camaro SS with 34000 miles on it and my original transmission's 5TH gear went out at 14000, note my car IS not under warranty because of a reconditioned title. but I have purchased another used 6 speed from a local recycling yard and 3RD gear was out of it. Finally I found a local recycler that could get me a rebuilt transmission. Purchased it and installed with all 6 gears ok but now reverse IS grinding. My complaint IS that I don't see any recalls yet on these transmissions with me finding this many problems just to make my car ok and also my labor charges are exceeding the cost of a used unit now. *la
- Power train › Clutch assembly
The owner stated that the clutch would not disengage. this caused the gearshift to fail. the consumer contacted with the dealer. Please provide any further details. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving in warm weather with the a/c on, the vehicle stalled when it came to a stop or when in heavy traffic. the vehicle could be restarted but would continue to stall until the vehicle was out of traffic. the diagnostic test could not determine the problem. the stalling occurred many times since the vehicle was purchased. *ak *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Car has required service 2 times for warped rotors after only 25000 miles. Neither repair was covered under warranty. First time, the service people said we must have driven the car through water when the brakes were hot. 2ND time they say we are driving the car aggressively or in a lot of traffic…
Car has required service 2 times for warped rotors after only 25000 miles. Neither repair was covered under warranty. First time, the service people said we must have driven the car through water when the brakes were hot. 2ND time they say we are driving the car aggressively or in a lot of traffic, but admit that this IS a common problem with camaro SS and corvette. This seems to be a design flaw in the car, if the brake rotor regularly become warped.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10242843The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- 10242298This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- 10240793This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 10236164This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10234110This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10232811This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10232136This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10230697This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
- 10228888This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
- 10227056This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10225615This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- 10224309This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation into the USA.
- 10224273This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
- 10222839This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
- 10222796This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10220319This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
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