Complaints
100
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:14,802 mi
#26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:27,500 mi
#36 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:33,250 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 | — | — | 14,802 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 33,250 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | 1 | 3 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,802
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,500
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,250
Visibility:Windshield
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
3
Seat Belts:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Camaro — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has 100 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (13 complaints, avg 14,802 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (6 complaints, avg 27,500 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (6 complaints, avg 33,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 18,565 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro include 5 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Camaro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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