Most common 2000 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Share of the 76 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
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What 2000 Chevrolet Camaro owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Bad manual transmissions in the f-body's concerning the six speed. I have a 2000 Camaro ss with 34000 miles on it and my original transmission's 5th gear went out at 14000, note my car is not under warranty because of a reconditioned title. But I have purchased another used 6 speed from a local recycling yard and 3rd gear was out of it. Finally I found a local recycler that could get me a rebuilt transmission. Purchased it and installed with all 6 gears OK but now reverse is grinding. My complaint is that I don't see any recalls yet on these transmissions with me finding this many problems just to make my car OK and also my labor charges are exceeding the cost of a used unit now.
The vehicle experienced problems with the front end pulling to the right, even when you turn to the left there was no response causing the vehicle to veer off the road and hit utilities and an embankment, consumer injured neck/ back, and chest . Also 3 days prior to this accident the traction control system failed while driving 40 (in a 55 zone) while raining, consumer went into a skid and ran off the road but there was no property damage. Headlights have repeatedly dimmed/flickered when applying brakes or coming up steep hills since the purchase of this car.
Brakes
Design flaw. E-brake dragging constantly which eventually warps the rotor and if left alone makes a horrible clunking noise that almost sounds like your differential spit a tooth. A little difficult to explain exactly what's happening but find it hard to believe Chevrolet hasn't figured it out. Yes, of course they have! It's just that hundreds of people haven't died.
Front brake rotors warped at 19,000 miles replaced under warranty..rotors warped again at 31,000 miles and resurfaced under warranty..warped beyond repair at 46,000 miles..dealer and GM will not replace and does not believe this to be a defect. Did not have same problem with 97 Camaro.
Engine & cooling
When attempting to leave a friends house my 2000 Chevy Camaro (3.8 l v6) would not stay running. After taking the car to the local mechanic it was discovered that the isc motor had "blown." dealers and the manufacturer could not locate an isc motor right away. It turns out that this motor is actually part of the vehicles throttle body. The part that malfunctioned can only be purchased separately for the 5.8l v8, or so we are told, whereas the 3.8l engine must purchase the entire component. Currently, the mechanic is working on replacing the throttle body with a brand new, GM supplied part, since there are no aftermarket parts available for the 3.8l. The cost of towing and the part will total just short of $1100.00.
The catalytic converter has failed on the vehicle. The car failed emissions testing. Found out the warranty was 8 years/80,000 miles, so took the car to the dealer to diagnosis. Vehicle has 21,000 miles on it and GM refused to pay for the repair because they said the converter was "rusted". Vehicle is 8 years old and only driven less than 3,000 miles annually and stored for 6 months out of the year. The problem with the converter has nothing to do with rust, the baffles are breaking up inside. GM refuses to offer any assistance. Very costly repair, part alone is $750.00 and that does include any labor.
2000 Chevrolet Camaro engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 28 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro a good car?
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Camaro rates better than average: 56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camaro at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?
The transmission & drivetrain — 16 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year, most often about manual transmission. Next are the brakes (15) and engine & cooling (13).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Camaro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2022 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2015 and 1995. See the full Chevrolet Camaro years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Camaro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 52,000 miles; 43% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.