Recalls ·2002 Chevrolet Camaro

2002 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 81 complaints, most often about fuel system. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls5
Complaints81
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

Check your own vehicle by VIN at NHTSA →

Recalls (5)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009

Problem: 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 the required amber side reflectors.

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.

Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009

Problem: 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 the required amber side reflectors.

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.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E065000 · 17 Jul 2006

Problem: 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: 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.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E026000 · 23 Mar 2006

Problem: 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: 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.

Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 01V381000 · 12 Dec 2001

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 29 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel system5 · 17%
Gasoline5 · 17%
Service brakes4 · 14%
Hydraulic4 · 14%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 14%
Visibility4 · 14%
Electrical system4 · 14%
Tires3 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20054
20069
20073
20081
20091
20103
20111
20122
20142
20162
20201

From owner complaints

2002 chevy camaro tire blew out. *ts the vehicle went off the road and struck a median wall damaging the entire front end. The vehicle came to rest partially in the left lane and median (ohio traffic crash report). *nm

Tires · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

Camaro bought november 2002, brakes and tires replaced six months later. Engine had sounded like a diesel within that same six months time. Within three years rear end producing an ever increasing howl. Had contacted dealer two times within first year about high oil consumption. Was told it was normal for a quart to…

Service brakes · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

2002 camaro 6 cyl. Drivers side and passenger side power window motor had to be replaced in separate incidents by august 2005. *jb

Visibility · Nov 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

I have noticed bubbling in the paint around the edges of the roof and sail panel. I was told this is caused by a defective glue used by gm which causes the paint to delaminate and corrode. I tried to contact two dealerships and chevrolet customer service but was denied each time. I believe this problem should be…

Structure · Oct 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Related pages

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.