2001 Chevrolet Camaro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,360miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro, 17% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,360 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.
“2001 Camaro with ls1 engine, having terrible pistion slap issiue due to poor cooling design of cylinders, GM is failing to admit there is a problem with this car. It only has 29000 miles, now I see I am not the only one with this problem....going to try and start a class action law suit. My car needs an engine and GM will not replace at no cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10174028, filed 2006-11, 29,718 miles“2001 Camaro ss with ls1 engine, has terrible piston slap that lasts for over 5 minutes, very loud, and has to be causing wear in the cylinders. This is a complaint that many owners seem to have but mine lasts very long and is very loud. People keep asking me what is wrong with my engine as it sounds very bad for the first 5 - 8 minutes especially when colder out.”
NHTSA complaint #10051458, filed 2004-01, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle was stalling. The cause of failure was diagnosed as a corroded connection of the fuel pump wiring in the tank. The wiring overheated and the insulation had melted as well. The contact repaired the vehicle, but is concerned that other vehicles with this failure could stall or burst into flames in the middle of the road. The current and failure mileages were 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10195616, filed 2007-07, 67,000 miles“Problems with vehicle cutting off. The consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it died twice as it was being moved on the lot. It was explained as carbon build-up and the fact that the vehicle had been on a truck for a week from another dealer. The motor was pinging and a mechanic stated it was a well known problem with that particular motor, apparently due to a design defect, the outer cylinders did not cool efficiently which resulted in a scorching of the cylinders, rings and pistons, which was the source of the pinging. …”
NHTSA complaint #10051834, filed 2003-12“Dual exhalts have one side blocked off. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was manuacturer who had to meet state specifications. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #882922, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 13% |
| 2001 | 8 | 17% |
| 2000 | 13 | 17% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 13 | 19% |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 21 | 15% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 16% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 3 | 7% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
15 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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