2002 Chevrolet Camaro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 32%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, 32% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since around 5000 I started to feel a ribration in the steering wheel while braking. It has slowly got worst till now at 10,000 miles. I am told it is the rotors and they a warped. Shoes have plenty of good pad left and no grooves are worn it the rotor face. The starting date is estimated date that the problem started.”
NHTSA complaint #10032593, filed 2003-08, 5,000 miles“My 2002 GM Chevrolet Camaro's ABS brake system has failed.there were no incidents that LED up to the failure of the component. As to date 03/02/2010 my ABS braking system is inoperable,I have no ABS. Only a warning light telling me I have no ABS. The failure occurred approx. 11/2 years ago,and since it was not under warranty GM will not fix this problem.again I believe that GM knows of this failure in their systems(ABS..anti-lock braking system)the cost to repair or replace this ABS components is apprx.$2,500.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315817, filed 2010-03, 55,000 miles“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 be lost within 3000 miles. I have to drive this car to work and I really don't know when one of my rear axles is going to fall off. I cannot afford a new rear end and my warranty expired by mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145665, filed 2005-12, 40,000 miles“The front right rotor warped. When driving at approximately 40 MPH and the brakes were applied there was shutter/vibrated, and vehicle pulled to the right. Owner took vehicle to the dealer on two occasions, and dealer replaced the rotors. Also, informed owner the front right rotor is warped. After about 10,000 miles vibration returned. Vibration was felt when vehicle was driven at 40 MPH or greater.”
NHTSA complaint #10113170, filed 2005-02, 14,000 miles“Intermittently the brake pedal shuttered/shimmied and pulsated when depressed. This was due to a failure in the brake rotors. The failure has occurred at 7000, 12419 ,18830,26754, and 27310 miles, the rotors were resurfaced/replaced/turned. And brake shims had been added. In addition the brake pad and shoes were replaced 4 times. The consumer was advised to purchase a higher quality off the market rotor at $500.00 per rotor.”
NHTSA complaint #10109568, filed 2005-03, 7,153 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 6% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 32% |
| 2001 | 15 | 31% |
| 2000 | 15 | 20% |
| 1999 | 32 | 36% |
| 1998 | 92 | 53% |
| 1997 | 10 | 14% |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% |
| 1995 | 64 | 30% |
| 1994 | 21 | 15% |
| 1993 | 7 | 22% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 20% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 6 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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