2001 Chevrolet Camaro brakes problems

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 May 20, 2010 · Brakes · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving in rainy weather conditions approximately 65 MPH and encountered a bump in the road. Suddenly, the anti-lock brake system and skid control system warning light indicators illuminated. The tires and brakes locked when pressure was applied to the brake pedal causing the vehicle to skid off of the roadway. The contact was able to gain control and continue normal operation. The failure occurred on bumpy road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician repositioned the anti-lock brake system bracket and parking brake cable. Also, the ABS wiring was replaced. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Brakes · KY

I have problems with the brakes & rotors on my 2001 camaro. They are warping. Why has there not been a recall? Hello ! Guess there will be after someone gets hurt or killed. People can not keep paying for brakes and rotors. Hope someone wakes up soon.

Filed Mar 3, 2006 · Brakes · 36,759 miles · CA

My 2001 camaro with less than 37k miles was taken to the dealership for new brakes. No reason I took car to dealership other than I wanted new brakes though nothing squeaked & I had no trouble. I did not expect to be told I needed new rotors as the dealership informed me the current rotors were too thin and I needed to replace them as well as the pads and brake linings. I was stunned as the car is hardly driven but a mere 8 miles round trip to work & back the last two years. I would have thought the other california dealership car was taken too just 7 months prior for brake inspection at 33,713 would have advised of impending issue? In reviewing the brake inspection paperwork dated 7/24/05 I clearly noticed the techs lack of attention to even filling in the proper boxes ie: brake linings. The $1100 spent to fix problem is not an issue. Its the safety issue! Love the car & have had 3 (95,97 & 2001) but am leary to drive it with what appears to be an engineering problem with rotor/pads and gm is ignoring it? Ford ignored their problems with tires for years and how many people died?

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Brakes · PA

Brakes failed when trying to come to a complete stop at 30 MPH.

Filed Jun 13, 2004 · Brakes · 27,200 miles · CA

Have had 2 sets of rotors on this car since purchased. Now needs another set. Warranty will no longer cover this. Car is driven less than 20 miles per day, and currently has 28k on the 3rd set of rotors, dealer claims this is normal. This is not normal!! Car should not be having these problems. It is a performance car, and should it be driven like one, the rotors may heat, warp and cause a hazardious condition that may cause an accident or death!. Dealers have many complaints, & so does chevrolet, why are they doing nothing about this?

Filed Jan 1, 2004 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · IN

Disk brake rotors. The disk brake rotors warp so often that they constantly need turned or replaced. I have had them turned at approx 11000 miles and they already need attention again. They make intermitant noise and you can feel the wobble when you go to stop. Looking on the internet this is a very common complaint with this vehicle and the brake rotors.

Filed May 4, 2003 · Brakes · PA

I have problems with the rotors on my 2001 camaro. They keep warping. I had them turned 04/25/2002 and now they are warping again I only put 200 miles on since I turned them.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

I and many other other new camaro owners have been having problems with brake pulsation, general motors has a tsb out on the pulsation problem but fails to do a recall. It's very dangerous I feel for myself and other camaro owners.I don't want to have to keep bringing my car in for service if the brake components are unreliable for these f body cars.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Conditions: temp: approximately 70 degrees f weather: clear with the parking brake applied (firmly) I pressed the release button on parking brake handle and immediately heard a loud pop from the center console and felt a release of tension in the handle. After the noise, the parking brake handle could be moved freely up or down with no resistance to movement (the release button was kept depressed). The vehicle moved forward slightly after the pop noise was heard. I move the handle to the down (off) position and released the button. I then re-applied the parking brake and it operated normally. I called the dealer but since the problem was no longer present they could do nothing (I agree with them).