The 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is a coupe from United States. Below are the specifications, open safety recalls and NHTSA data available for this specific model year. Decode a 2000 Camaro VIN to see the exact trim, engine and equipment for one particular vehicle.
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Overview
The Chevrolet Camaro is a coupe sold in the U.S. market. Enter its 17-character VIN below to pull the exact build from NHTSA vPIC: model year, trim, engine, drivetrain and assembly plant, plus any open safety recalls filed for that model year.
Specifications at a glance
Basic build info
Model year
2000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Camaro
Body
Coupe
Country of origin
United States
Model-year-exact trim, engine and equipment vary by VIN. Decode the specific VIN above to confirm.
Fuel Economy (2000 Chevrolet Camaro)
17
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
20
Combined MPG
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA).
NHTSA safety ratings
—
Overall
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Frontal
—
Side
—
Rollover
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Real-world pricing & specs — 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
Used-market medians (U.S. listings)
U.S. used-market listings for the 2000 Camaro (Craigslist, 2020–2021 snapshot) cluster around a median asking price of $5,498 at roughly 108,000 miles, based on 22 listings. Asking prices run above negotiated sale prices, and values have moved since the snapshot — pair with live listings for your area.
Used median price
$5,498
Median mileage
108,000
Sample: 22 listings
Median of real U.S. Craigslist asking prices for this model year; asking prices skew above negotiated sale prices. Snapshot taken 2020-2021.
Median used price by state — 2000 Camaro
States with the most listings for this model year (Craigslist 2020–2021 snapshot; only states with enough listings to quote):
Source: Craigslist used listings (2020–2021 snapshot). Regional variation reflects local supply and demand, not vehicle condition.
NHTSA safety recalls — 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
4
open recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this year/make/model. Repairs are free at any authorized Chevrolet dealer (within 10 years of first sale). See all recalls →
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Campaign: 09E025000 · Filed: 11/05/2009
Defect description: 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.
Corrective action: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign: 09E012000 · Filed: 07/04/2009
Defect description: 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.
Corrective action: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign: 06E026000 · Filed: 23/03/2006
Defect description: 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.
Corrective action: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign: 06E065000 · Filed: 17/07/2006
Defect description: 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.
Corrective action: 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.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Snapshot last checked: October 19, 2026. Recall status changes — verify by VIN for any vehicle you own or plan to buy.
Common problems to check on this generation
Wear items (brakes, suspension bushings, tires) at a rate set by mileage and prior care
Electronics and infotainment faults reported on some model years
Any open recall: verify by VIN, since repairs are free at the dealer
Applies to the model line as a whole; the 2000 model year may have specific TSBs, always verify by VIN.
Owner-reported problems — 2000 Camaro
99
owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this year/make/model. Complaints are self-reported by owners and are separate from formal recalls.
Most-reported problem areas:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — 15 reports
POWER TRAIN — 12 reports
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — 11 reports
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 12/18/2001
THERE IS A CLUNK/RATTLE/THUMP COMING FROM THE REAR END, THROUGH THE DRIVESHAFT. THE POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STICKS WHEN GOING DOWN AND IS SLOW WHEN GOING UP. THE HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE FOR A MOISTURE PROBLEM, NOW IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM: ALSO, THE HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T WORK 100% OF THE TIME. NEXT, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOESN'T ADVISE WHEN THE CHANGE REAR AXLE FLUID. LASTLY, THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS FLUID. THE CAP WAS REPLACED ONCE, THEN IT WAS ADJUSTED. I STILL H
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — 12/05/2000
REAR BRAKE STILL HOLDING VEHICLE BACK, THERE IS A HOWLING SOUND WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE AWAY FROM STOP, DEALER STATES THAT IT COULD BE SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR TO SOLVE PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. *CJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 12/05/2000
ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE LOST POWER, LIGHTS AND WIPERS WENT OUT, VEHICLE SLID OUT OF CONTROL AND SLID/CRASHED OFF ROAD, NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *CJ
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Related guides for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro owners & buyers
The 2000 Camaro is a Coupe. Decode a specific VIN above for the exact trim, engine, transmission and factory options for one particular vehicle.
Are there recalls on the 2000 Camaro?
Yes — 4 recalls on record. Repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
How long a used Chevrolet Camaro lasts depends mostly on its maintenance history, not the badge. Pull the recall list for the model year, read the service records and pay for an independent inspection before you commit.
Values vary by trim, mileage, condition and region. Check Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds and NADA/J.D. Power for a range, see our guide comparing them — and pair with 5–10 local listings for your exact year and mileage.
What common problems should I watch for on a 2000 Camaro?
Segment-wide issues like brake and suspension wear are the norm at this age; model-specific issues vary by generation. Review the "common problems" section above, check NHTSA complaints and TSBs for the specific year, and get an independent inspection focused on those areas.
Sources on this page:NHTSA vPIC (specifications),
NHTSA Recalls,
NHTSA NCAP (safety),
EPA FuelEconomy.gov (MPG),
NHTSA Complaints, SAE J2012 (OBD-II standard). VinSpecs is an independent service, not affiliated with Chevrolet or any government agency.
