2002 Chevrolet Camaro Engine cooling Problems

“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. …”

“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the control box in the engine, located near the firewall, caused the fuel injectors to pour fuel into the engine. As a result, the engine was ruined. When the vehicle was started, white smoke appeared from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they went out of business. The vehicle was towed to another dealer and they replaced the entire engine. The manufacturer offered him a 10% discount and the contact paid $6,200 for the repair. …”

“The contact stated the vehicle lost power multiple times. The first time the engine coil burned out and was replaced by the dealership. The second time the catalytic converter was plugged and engine bolts had broken. The dealership replaced the catalytic converter and the bolts. During the third occurrence the foot throttle body sensor failed and the dash lights intermittently illuminated. The throttle body sensor was replaced by the dealership. During all the occurrences the vehicle lost power without warning.”

“2002 Chevrolet Camaro ss. Consumer states engine failure due to wiring harness placement. According to the dealership, the number 7 cylinder may have passed compressed liquid, most likely fuel that caused the piston and rod to be damaged. It caused damage to the cylinder wall which required replacement of the engine. The technician also indicated that the number 8 cylinder was damaged. The dealer stated the cause for the fuel injectors remaining in the open position was the wiring controlling the fuel injectors was chafed and making contact with the bulkhead which grounded the wiring. …”

“All four rotors became warped mysteriously just days after taking car to dealership to have oil leak, rear speaker, and left power window fixed. Baffled at how this could occur on a vehicle with such low miles and easy driving. However, mechanics at dealership drove my car for 30 miles - so who knows what occurred during that time. Had to pay brake shop $85 to get 4 rotors resurfaced, since dealer would not warranty. (stereo speaker still not fixed, and window still rattles).”