1999 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 133 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.3 times the median Camaro year — the 1999 model ranks #13 of 49 Camaro years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 36 reports (27% of the total).

133

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Camaro years?

Camaro NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	36	27%	▼ down
Transmission	24	18%	▲ up
Electrical System	17	13%	— flat
Suspension	7	5%	▲ up
Airbags	7	5%	— flat
Lighting	7	5%	▲ up
Engine	6	5%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	5	4%	▼ down
Other	5	4%	▲ up
Body & Structure	5	4%	▲ up
Fuel System	4	3%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	4	3%	▼ down
Seat Belts	3	2%	▲ up
Speed Control	2	2%	▼ down
Steering	1	1%	▼ down

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

06E065000LightingJuly 17, 2006 · 3,593 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

99V239000TransmissionAugust 27, 1999 · 69 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.

Consequence

THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE 11 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR, BRAKES WERE SQUEALING AND SHAKING WHEN STOPPING. MECHANIC SAID BRAKES WERE WARPED. EACH TIME ROTORS AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTONS CAUSEING LIGHTS TO DIM. DEFROSTER COMPONENT FAILED. T-TOPS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 1, 2000

“TACHOMETER IS REPORTING INCORRECTLY. AS A RESULT, ENGINE IS OVERSPEEDING WITH POTENTIAL REPAIR PROBLEMS. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE TRIED TO REPAIR WITH NO SUCCESS. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE TACHOMETER, THE ENGINE UNDERSTATES ACTUAL RPM IN EACH GEAR. I HAVE OVERSPEEDED THE ENGINE NUMEROUS TIMES AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 19, 1998

“BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE 11 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR, BRAKES WERE SQUEALING AND SHAKING WHEN STOPPING. MECHANIC SAID BRAKES WERE WARPED. EACH TIME ROTORS AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTONS CAUSEING LIGHTS TO DIM. DEFROSTER COMPONENT FAILED. T-TOPS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 1, 2000

“VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 20-25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 8, 2000 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE COIL SPRING AXLE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 21, 2004

1999 Chevrolet Camaro — common questions

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 133 complaints put the 1999 model at #13 of 49 Camaro years. It is one of the Camaro years to avoid.

What are the most common 1999 Camaro problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (36 complaints), transmission (24 complaints), electrical system (17 complaints).

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Camaro years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camaro years to avoid are 2010, 2015, 1995, 2014, 2011, 2017, 2013, 1998, 2016, 1994, 1996, 2012, 1999, 2000, 1991, 2018, 1992, 2002, 1997, 2019, 1985, 2001. The cleanest record among Camaro years belongs to 1980.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1999 compare to other Camaro years?

What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Camaro — common questions

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

What are the most common 1999 Camaro problems?

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

Which Chevrolet Camaro years should you avoid?

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