2001 Chevrolet Camaro Base
2G1FP22K012116887
Vehicle history report for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Base (VIN 2G1FP22K012116887). Gray. 113,591 mi reported. Registered in Ca. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls 4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 · 07/04/2009EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NHTSA Campaign #06E065000 · 17/07/2006We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 54
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. …
NHTSA ODI #11081156WHEELS
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 WOU…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11030247ENGINE
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 A…
NHTSA ODI #10979047STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 VEHICL…
NHTSA ODI #10944118AIR BAGS
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 DO…
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #10824720UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED TERRIBLY. HAD TO PUT A COVER OVER IT. THOUGHT PIECES WOULD FLY OFF.
NHTSA ODI #10762385TIRES
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 …
NHTSA ODI #10743281STEERING
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.
NHTSA ODI #10654771+ 46 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 2G1FP22K012116887 valid?
2G1FP22K012116887 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Canada. It decodes to the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 4 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?
Comparable 2001 Chevrolet Camaro listings run roughly $1,500–$4,700, typically around $3,309 (from 14 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 27 highway).
Data last checked 9 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.