2001 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl*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…
ODI 10195616
Engine
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. *nm
ODI 10174028
Engine · Gasoline
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.*ak
ODI 10051458
Engine
Problems with vehicle cutting off.*mr 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…
ODI 10051834
Engine
The original motor in this vehicle is defective. Poor design does not allow the outside cylinders to cool properly resulting in a scorching and breakdown of the piston, rings and cylinder walls. Gm is well aware of the problem (and has been for some time) and it is large enough that gm is currently unable to provide enough replacement motors to customers. *la
ODI 10047312
Engine · Exterior
Consumer stated the lfet side mirror has been fixed four times, the mirrior breaks for no reason. Also car needs oil every 1000 miles.*jb
ODI 10003672