2002 Chevrolet Camaro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,463miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro, 4% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,463 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.
“Front left turn signal/parking light keeps burning out. Both sides have been replaced with new sockets costing around $400.00, right after the warranty expired. Since then the left side has gone out 3 more times in the last year costing $45.00 each time. It is impossble to reach the bulb to replace it yourself. Dealer insists that the parking lens was cracked causing moisture to enter the socket. When insepcting the vehicle, there is no crack.. Now they say its the seal around the parking lens. I just replaced another burnt out bulb 6 weeks ago and it happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206326, filed 2007-10, 32,000 miles“The contact owns 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the passenger side turning signal failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the right signal compartment area retained water and caused the bulb to fail. The bulb compartment was cut for the water to leak and the bulb was replaced, however the failure was not corrected. The right directional bulb continued to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,463 and the current mileage was 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10473196, filed 2012-08, 67,463 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. The left turn signal light burned out and melted the wires. Both of the blinkers burned out one year ago and the dealer replaced both sockets. The current mileage is 76,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10189357, filed 2007-05, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 9% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 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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