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2002 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

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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

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2008

    Engine · Wiring

    2002 chevrolet camaro ss. Consumer states engine failure due to wiring harness placement. *tgw 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…

    ODI 10319828

  • January 30, 2006 · 15,000 miles

    Catalytic Convertor · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Dt*: 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…

    ODI 10150955

  • December 19, 2005 · 40,000 miles

    Axle Assembly · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires

    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…

    ODI 10145665

  • February 12, 2003

    Engine

    The vehicle burned an excessive amount of oil.*jb

    ODI 10007245

  • April 28, 2002

    Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor

    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…

    ODI 10023185

  • Engine · Structure

    The vehicle experienced a loud engine rattle and water leakage in right side window.*ak *jb

    ODI 10007183