FaultScore

2002 Chevrolet Camaro window and wiper problems

12 of the 100 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 12% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 19,373 miles.

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12

Complaints

0

Crashes

2

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Windshield 5 41.7%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 4 33.3%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 1 8.3%
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly 1 8.3%
Visibility 1 8.3%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Chevrolet Camaro year

1994 14 15.1%
1995 20 21.5%
1996 10 10.8%
2002 12 12.9%
2013 11 11.8%
2016 10 10.8%
2017 16 17.2%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 19,373 miles Fort Myers, FL

VISIBILITY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 12/20/16 *BF

NHTSA complaint #10907564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 19,373 miles Fort Myers, FL

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 12/20/16 *BF

NHTSA complaint #10907564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 46,000 miles Portola Hills, CA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

DURING THE CALIFORNIA RAINS OF 2005, MY CAMARO'S T-TOP ROOF LEAKED SO MUCH THAT THERE WAS 1 1/2" OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THE DEALER REMOVED THE INTERIOR AND ALLOWED IT TO DRY, BUT THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIRS AS A WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND I OWNED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR WEEKS BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BEFORE FINALLY BEING TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS.

NHTSA complaint #10151758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 95,000 miles Colts Neck, NJ Fire

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR PANEL BEGAN TO SMOKE, AND THEN THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE WINDOW SWITCH. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED IT WAS A FIRE OF AN UNKNOWN IGNITION SOURCE. THE WINDOW SWITCH AND DOOR PANEL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #10149210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Parma, OH

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2002 CAMARO 6 CYL. DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS BY AUGUST 2005.

NHTSA complaint #10142971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Uniondale, NY Fire

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

ON RAINING DAYS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX/CONSUMER LEGS/BRAKES, AND GAS PEDAL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #10094399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tucson, AZ

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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). *NLM

NHTSA complaint #10023185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3 miles North Woodmere, NY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

SINCE DELIVERY THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE RATTLED. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED SLOPPY SHIFTING, NOISY DRIVE TRAIN, NO TRACTION CONTROL, MANY SQUEAKS AND VIBRATIONS. THE WINDSHIELD SCRATCHED EASILY FRONT HE WIPER BLADES WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. *MR *SCC *NLM

NHTSA complaint #10021544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3 miles North Woodmere, NY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

SINCE DELIVERY, VEHICLE HAS LEFT REAR RATTLE. 4 ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. ALSO, SLOPPY SHIFTING & NOISY DRIVE TRAIN, NO TRACTION CONTROL, MANY SQUEAKS AND VIBRATIONS. ALSO, WINDSHIELD SCRATCHES EASILY (FROM WIPERS?) AND VISION IS DISTORTED. GM PROMISED TO HAVE AREA SERVICE MANAGER CONTACT ME, BUT NO ONE HAS. SEEKING REPLACEMENT OR REPURCHASE OF AUTO DUE TO MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS, AND COMPLETE DISSATISFACTION.

NHTSA complaint #10018449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Walnut Creek, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A DISTORTION ON THE WINDSHIELD . CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OBJECTS APPEAR LARGER AND SMALLER WHEN YOU LINE YOUR LINE OF SIGHT SHIFTS FROM THE CLEAR AREAS TO THE DISTORTED AREAS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GLASS ONCE WITH THE IDENTICAL WINDSHEILD AND NOW CLAIMS THAT THE DEGREE OF DISTORTION IS NORMAL FOR CAMAROS, AND SEES KNOW REASON TO IMPROVE. *SCC

NHTSA complaint #8019554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Walnut Creek, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE DISTORTION THROUGH FRONT WINDSHIELD. ITEMS APPEAR LARGER OR SMALLER THAN THEY REALLY ARE. CONSUMER STATED THAT ROAD SIGNS ARE BLURRY, AND IT GIVES HIM A HEADACHE.

NHTSA complaint #8013777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Santa Rosa, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONSUMER BOUGHT A 2002, CHEVROLET, CAMARO. SINCE PURCHASE WINDSHIELD IS FAULTY, AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALER 4 TIMES.

NHTSA complaint #8011529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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