2001 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Filed Mar 25, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 51,999 miles · GA

Ramiro mayorga owner of ideal autos sold me this car knowing he had a mechanic reset the mileage and break indicators and airbag indicators. The airbags are none functional I complained to the bbb but there was nothing they would do. He wouldn't take the car back & return my money. There are many defects.10 minutes after we made a deal I gave him the check. I started to drive and the rims and tires were bad. The steering was even worse. The steering is not there it takes about 50 lbs. Of muscle to turn it the steering wheel. The were dented so where the car drives it bumps really bad. I tried to give the car back within the same 10 minutes and get back the bank check.. He would not return it.I left the car at his business for 3 days but he would not take it. He threatened me with the tow & police. He's a whole scammer. I did not and do not have money to hire a attorney & this has been a huge loss. The car is still in the same position at my residence since I brought it here. I maintain its oils & keep it running. I don't and will not drive it. I was not aware how bad the condition was until I could not return it. I had diagnostics ran on it and it showed where the warning lights & information were reset .I felt unsafe in the car I have not and do not drive it anywhere. Ramiro mayorga has done this people before he needs to be stopped. It happened 2759 delk road marietta, ga with scumbag owner & salesman ramiro mayorga. Ramiro mayorga ideal autos, llc 2759 delk road marietta ga 30067 770‑639‑5150

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Wheels · 50 miles · IL · crash

Firestone 500 tire experienced tread separation failure resulting in a traffic accident at highway speeds. Contacted firestone via registered mail buy after one month no response. This is the same problem that they experienced in the past. I got a replacement tire from a different manufacturer and the shop tech said he never saw this happen before. I would not ever purchase a firestone product in the futures. The accident happened at highway speed 70 MPH. The tread separated and my vehicle spun around into the next lane and was facing oncoming traffic. Another vehicle tried to avoid the accident but hit my drivers side front bumper and fender, pushing me off of the road.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Engine · 51,500 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there was a sound of metal rubbing near the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred however, the noise was continuous whenever the engine of the vehicle was running. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 51,500.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the steering column was not securely connected due to a premature fracture of an internal component which was affecting the steering wheel and the emergency brake lever failed to function. In addition, the contact experienced various electrical outages as the failure progressed. The vehicle was not yet inspected by a dealer and the contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine their recommended solution for a dealer to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The steering column will not lock into place while driving or before driving on both residential roads and highway settings. As for the brake system, it is the emergency brake handle release the cable wile putting the car in park it will sometimes roll after applying the emergency brake also. The contact requested the complaint be submitted in his verbiage. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 7, 2016 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Was involved into (2) separate car accident in the last year that the air bag did not deployed. The first one I was rear end when I came to a stop and the person behind me did not stop and sustain neck injury that I had to had surgery on 10 oct 2014. The second I was t-boned on the driver's side and pushed over a curb into a telephone pole while driving down a street and the car was total by my insurance company of course. This one I hit my head and had eye issues for several months besides the badly bruised legs and head from hitting the steering column and window on 20 may 2015.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · 5,000 miles · FL

Dashboard has cracked terribly. Had to put a cover over it. Thought pieces would fly off.

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Tires · 173,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro equipped with goodyear eagle sport (na) tires, size: 245/45/r17. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact felt a vibration coming from the front driver side tire and the tire blew out. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the threads separated from the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 173,000 and the tire failure mileage was 17,000. The dot number was not available.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Steering · 55,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical · 16,500 miles · FL

Intermittent failure of ignition. Have had car towed numerous times caused by failure of ignition to work. Car would then start, then fail to start. Please consider adding the camaro ss 2001 to the gm ignition switch failure recall. I am afraid to drive the car now, having heard a faulty gm ignition switch has caused engines on certain gm cars to fail while car is moving, resulting in 13 fatalities. The first incident date of my car's failure to start is approximate; the problem goes back several years. Approximately six months ago, I had the car towed to my dealership after it refused to start at a nearby stop. The dealership inspected my ignition keys and found them okay, but went no further in trying to diagnose the problem. The car failed to start just two weeks ago after I came out of a doctor's appointment, whereupon I had the car towed to my home. The car then decided to start three days later. Then, I saw of the faulty ignition switch recall on the news. I refuse to try to use the car until the situation can be diagnosed by gm or the law.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · VA

My baby, a 2001 camaro convertible, 6 cylinder, has had three fuel system issues. I just saw the recall for 2012-13 chevy's for fuel system issues and am hoping someone will look into the 2001 and see if this model should have been sent a recall notice. In approx 2004 on way to military conference my car stalled whiled pulling out from gas station. It had been stalling week prior but was thought to be because of bad gas...it's final stall was of course on the way to a military function where I shouldn't have been late. It was towed to jeff gordan's chevy, wilmington, nc and approx $1400 later I had a new fuel pump and ?? . Ran great again until approx late 2010 or early 2011. Almost got t-boned doing a turn with incoming traffic when my baby stalled as I was driving to the closest mechanic, firestone on gen booth, va beach 23454 after it had been stalling all week-mileage approx 85,000. Once again was told I needed a new fuel pump, approx $1500 we were good to go again. Now, my check engine light came on and the code that came up was a general code for something with fuel system but they need to drop gas tank once again to be able to correctly diagnose prob. I'm hoping someone will look back at 2001 chevy's and see if a recall should have been listed for that yr also. Sounds like very similar symptoms. 2 fuel pumps in 6 years seems excessive to me and other mechanics thanks for looking into this. Sfc (ret) [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).