Does the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, the most recent reported on December 12, 2001 (Structure: frame and members). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints), followed by visibility (11).

How many 2002 Chevrolet Camaro complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 68 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and problems

1 recall and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Structure: frame and members

NHTSA campaign 01V381000 · reported December 12, 2001 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 897 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic21
Visibility11
Engine and engine cooling9
Electrical system8
Power train7
Fuel system, gasoline5
Structure5
Seat belts4
Suspension4
Exterior lighting3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 15, 2020 · Structure
2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DESIGN DEFECT. 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 NO LONGER BEING…

Sep 19, 2016 · Visibility · 19,373 miles
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 TIMES. THE…

Jul 20, 2016 · Steering
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.

Aug 23, 2014 · Electrical system
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 HAVE HAD TO SWITCH…

Jul 21, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles
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 OF THE FAILURE. THE…

Camaro model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	0	76	6	1
2001	0	48	4	0
2002	1	68	5	2

Across all years, the 2010 Camaro has the most complaints (295). All Chevrolet Camaro years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, the most recent reported on December 12, 2001 (Structure: frame and members). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?: Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints), followed by visibility (11).
How many 2002 Chevrolet Camaro complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 68 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2020.