2001 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intermittent failure of ignition. Have had car towed numerous times caused by failure of ignition to work. Car would then start, then fail to start. Please consider adding the Camaro ss 2001 to the GM ignition switch failure recall. I am afraid to drive the car now, having heard a faulty GM ignition switch has caused engines on certain GM cars to fail while car is moving, resulting in 13 fatalities. The first incident date of my car's failure to start is approximate; the problem goes back several years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576552, filed 2014-04, 16,500 miles“-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet camry. There was an odd noise at the time of purchase. She was told that the spare tire was loose. The contact was later notified by an independent mechanic that the noise was due to the ball bearings. The estimate to repair the vehicle was $500 per wheel to replace the ball bearings. The electric doors and the heating elements also exhibited failures periodically. The contact stated that there are several electrical failures. The tie rod fractured on the vehicle while driving 30 to 40 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214741, filed 2008-01, 113,000 miles“While driving at any speed electrical system failed intermittently, causing vehicle to shut off. Dealer stated there was no solution for the problem because they could not find the electrical short.”
NHTSA complaint #10044541, filed 2003-10, 38,000 miles“Consumer states that last week she could not get into vehicle, because battery was gone. She called aaa, and they gave her a jump start, and she drove vehicle to work, it was ok, until she was ready to come home. She had to get another jump. She had vehicle towed to the dealer, and they could not duplicate the problem. She also stated that aaa told her it looked as through acid was leaking all over battery. She was afraid to drive vehicle because when she got where she is going it might not bring her back home.”
NHTSA complaint #10026579, filed 2003-07“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the steering column was not securely connected due to a premature fracture of an internal component which was affecting the steering wheel and the emergency brake lever failed to function. In addition, the contact experienced various electrical outages as the failure progressed. The vehicle was not yet inspected by a dealer and the contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine their recommended solution for a dealer to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 31% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 7 | 22% |
| 2019 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 | 20 | 25% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 31 | 22% |
| 2015 | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 | 81 | 43% |
| 2012 | 27 | 24% |
| 2011 | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 12 | 13% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 13% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 16% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
15 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology