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2000 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L V8 6MT

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2000 Chevrolet Camaro – front Unverified
Photo: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in Polo Green Metallic, Front Right, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fourth generation (1993–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in Polo Green Metallic, Front Right, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS 30th Anniversary Edition convertible, front left, 06-15-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Roadster by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Chevrolet Camaro en Stånga 01 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Chevrolet Camaro en Stånga 02 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L V8 6MT is a 5.7-liter with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $22,190 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$22,190 ($41,880 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.7L V-8
Displacement5.7 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 2-DR.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Chevrolet CAMARO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 11, 2009 · 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000

Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000

Jul 17, 2006 · EXTERIOR 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 06E065000

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

87 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Chevrolet CAMARO

Owner Complaints

87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Chevrolet CAMARO (7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic16
Service Brakes16
Engine And Engine Cooling15
Power Train14
Electrical System12
Visibility9
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 8, 2023 · Structure 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon leaning down to clean the floorboard of the vehicle, a sharp piece of the front driver's side window weather stripping cut him…”
Aug 24, 2018 · Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
“I HAVE TO PULL THE POWER ASSURES FUSE OUT IT WILL KILL MY BATTERY OVER NIGHT”
Jan 18, 2012 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO REFUEL, FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO A FAULTY ROLL-OVER BALL. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE…”
Jan 7, 2009 · Tires Crash 2 injuries 3 deaths
“TREAD SEPARATED FROM COOPER TIRE (98 T 225/60R16 M+S LIFELINER STE DOT 30 X K C4M3300 EO6R) ON CAMARO ON INTERSTATE 35, CAUSING FATAL COLLISION. SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEY MARK BONNER, OKLAHOMA CITY. *TR”
Oct 20, 2008 · Electrical System
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. A LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND INFORMED HER THAT THE SECURITY SYSTEM…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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