Chevrolet Camaro brake failure problems

Filed Jun 14, 2026 · Brakes · PA

Parking brake failed because crimped stopper at end of cable coming from interior lever failed. The stopper appears to be made of very soft metal and does not have much contact area with wire rope portion of cable. According to the dealership this is a very common failure, however, Chevrolet has discontinued the part. The manner in which this failed should never have happened. The car is equipped with a manual transmission and requires a functioning parking brake. Had this broken while the vehicle was parked and I was out of the vehicle, it could have rolled away. There was no indication that this was going to fail prior to failure. I pulled up on the parking brake lever and it just suddenly failed.

Filed Apr 23, 2026 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · CA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Sep 25, 2024 · Brakes · FL

Vehicle was parked in driveway at home on slight incline (<3% grade). Parking brake failed but vehicle is a manual and was in 1st gear so it didn't move noticeably. Discovered when pushed in clutch to start vehicle and had to slam hard on brake to stop vehicle moving backwards down incline. Took vehicle to local dealership and paid for inspection. Linkage to parking brake below center console had broken free at joint (lead solder ball popped off cable). No new parts are available to repair, limited availability for used parts (have yet to find one). Dealer service advisor made comment that it happens a lot so parts are difficult to find now.

Filed Jul 19, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

After having the car for a year with regular maintenance and service, out of nowhere car was giving electrical problems that was making my car battery die and the ABS brake system giving out completely to the point where the vehicle has no brakes at all & engine failure due to cylinder #1 no compression, car kept giving codes p0300 , C0299 , B1517 , notice there’s an service bulletin from GM NO. Pi1178F is know as a common problem for LTG engines, also the only way I found out that the engine was damaged when I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnostic and was told that one of the Cylinders had no compression which had came down the line that an Piston ring had internally damaged my engine, vehicle has 145K and was running smoothly until sudden electrical problems.

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Brakes · OH

5 times the brakes went out with no warning until they were out then the break assist light came on. It's been in shop 5 times over brake failure.

Filed Mar 7, 2022 · Brakes · UT

came upon stopped traffic on I15 freeway i pushed on my brakes and had none i had to run off of the road to avoid a rear end collision at 75 mph ,brakes were solid no movement of petal at all no matter how hard i pushed ,after i got my car back under control and came to a rolling stop a notice came on in my dash saying ...brake assist...nothing was assisting anything I HAD NO BRAKES !!! I had to have my car brought home by a towing company (2) states away from my home .had i not had a way to get off the road to avoid the stopped traffic it would have been a 75 mph rear end accident with very possibly and more than likely..... fatalities ....I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FLAW WITH CAMAROS ,LOOK ON LINE AND READ THE FORUMS !!! I MY DAUGHTER AND MY 5 MONTH OLD GRANDSON RIDE IN THIS CAR DAILY ..ONE OF MY QUESTIONS IS ..IF IT WAS YOUR FAMILY WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND SAVE THEIR LIVES ....

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Brakes · 1,700 miles · PA · crash

Brake pedal went to the floor during a track day. The camaro was a 1le track package and gm sells it with a warranty for track as well as instructions for changes to things including moving to a dot 4 brake fluid. I had done that. I have video of the accident. I also have found it's happened to others as well, perfect brakes one corner, none the next. And I have video from in car from that person as well. Car turned right upon second application of the brakes, slide sideways into another car, then rolled. I have video, and pictures of the aftermath. Lf wheel was ripped off the car, tearing the brake line away and losing all the fluid after the fact. Car had 1680 miles on it about 20 minutes before when I had looked at the odometer. After accident the power was cut and could not see any of that.

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 49,000 miles · CA

The car shut off and then wouldn't start. Had engine replaced because the engine was locked up. Recently received the vehicle and gauge cluster shuts down completely while driving vehicle along with infotainment system. When it turns back on screen shows: service stibillitrac, ABS system, battery system, engine oil low, engine reduced power, reduce clutch use, and check engine light. Had no power steering, no acceleration, and had loss of brakes.

Filed Oct 17, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 9,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet camaro. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver attempted to turn the vehicle to make a right turn. The contact stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress. The contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole. The driver's air bag failed to deploy. The driver suffered back injuries that did not require medical attention. The onstar system provided an alert that the anti-lock brake system and stabilitrak were defective and the vehicle should be serviced within seven days. Onstar detected the brake failure the day after the crash. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95584814713. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 9,000. *ln

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · KS

While driving on the highway at 60 -70 MPH in light to medium rain and it was around 35 degress, my brakes failed to work. I pressed on the brake pedal and there was no resistance. The pedal went to the floor and no brakes were applied until 3 sec. It felt like it was building pressure and after 3sec it applied the brakes forcebly becuse the petal was on the floor. It was very scary and I almost got into several accidents. The problem kept occuring during the entire 3 hr drive. Everytime I wanted to use the brakes I had none unti after 3sec. The car has 25000 miles and still the factory tires. Around 4months ago I had the rotors and pads changed out by the dealer. After I reached my destination my check engine light came on. Not sure if its related or aother new issue. Car has been at the dealer for 3days now.