Brake complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% | 2,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% | 9,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% | 22,000 miles |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% | 71,000 miles |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% | 21,000 miles |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% | 28,000 miles |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% | 9,000 miles |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% | 32,000 miles |
| 2012 | 7 | 6% | 3,000 miles |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% | 13,000 miles |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% | 16,000 miles |
| 2002 | 22 | 32% | 14,000 miles |
| 2001 | 15 | 31% | 27,000 miles |
| 2000 | 15 | 20% | 120,000 miles |
| 1999 | 32 | 36% | 54,000 miles |
| 1998 | 92 | 53% | 43,000 miles |
| 1997 | 10 | 14% | 153,000 miles |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% | 57,000 miles |
| 1995 | 64 | 30% | 109,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and, on a race, track the vehicle would not brake and the steering wheel failed to turn the vehicle as the contact was navigating a turn on the racetrack. The contact crashed into the racetrack wall on the driver's side. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed by a manufacturer representative, however, the information was not shared with the contact. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.
Started driving down the highway and the parking brake engaged while I was going seventy miles an hour on the freeway. I felt resistance For the rest of my trip. I got to destination one.Couldn't get the parking break to disengage.And I had to drive at home like that. Unhooked to the battery cable and the parking brake disengaged for a moment.Next time I started the car , the parking brake on again and when I put it in reverse , it disengaged. Then it came on. Again. Took it to The shop and got an error code. It was really frightening driving down the highway and feeling the parking brake engage.And then feeling resistance with the car ERROR CODE C0293 08
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated he noticed a failure with the parking shift gear. The contact stated the parking brake would not function properly, in addition a shift to park warning light illuminated. The contact stated he had to switch gears from drive to park multiple times in addition when the vehicle is parked the vehicle would not lock or shut off properly. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed to call NHSTA for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 37.000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the brake failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V576000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Around 3/2/2021 I received a dash warning light for the electronic parking brake indicating some form of malfunction. The electronic parking brake began to stay on once set and when I would accelerate a bit, it would release. Thereafter the rear brakes and calipers completely locked up while sitting in my garage and would not move. I had to have it towed out of my garage and to a Chevrolet dealership for repair. The Chevrolet dealer repaired it after approximately one week or more and five or six days later the indicator light returned stating electronic parking brake malfunction so I took it back to the Chevrolet dealership and they repaired again. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to h & l Chevrolet in darien, connecticut, but the failure could not be duplicated. Loehmann blasius Chevrolet Cadillac in waterbury, connecticut also could not duplicate the failure of the brakes not "grabbing" as indicated in the work order; however, they updated the electronic body control module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-4000764280. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. * consumer stated loehman blasius was able to call engineers at Chevrolet corporate for help said snow tires were causing the issue and gave the car back. Swapped snow tires for factory as advised and issue with brakes was still happening. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while attempting to release the parking brake, there was no tension on the parking brake handle, and the parking brake was no longer able to be activated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the parking brake handle assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the parking brake handle assembly was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The tires spun out of control while going the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt. The brakes ultimately failed. The car had no functional safety features, and I couldn't control the steering. It went airborne and rolled over. The airbags failed to deploy after hitting a tree. My safety and others were put at risk, and I almost died from the accident. I suffer from life-threatening/altering injuries.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1998 (92), 1995 (64), 1999 (32), 2002 (22) and 1996 (17) model years. Brake complaints make up 53% of all complaints for the 1998.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Camaro brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for any Chevrolet Camaro model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Camaro brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 31,000 miles; 78% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (108 mentions), followed by the foundation components › disc › rotor (84).
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.