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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2G1FP22G5X2138498 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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2G1FP22G5X2•••••• 1999 Chevrolet CAMARO

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet CAMARO build (6 vs 2).

6on this build
71on the model
29builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 4 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags crash Dec 2000
While involved in a head-on accident dual airbags did not deploy, and driver's seat belt broke, causing injuires. *ak vehicle was a total loss
Power Train May 2014
The contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated the clutch failed to disengage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,000
Suspension May 2003
Transmission does not want to come out of gear when the clutch is pressed. Axle vibration, ball joints. Jumping out of gear sometimes, very bad for a camaro ss with only 29,000 miles
Service Brakes Apr 2000
Braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to go to the left while braking which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Also, there is a noise in braking system everytime it rains. Dealer couldn't determine the problem. Please provide further information
Power Train Sep 2002
The consumer heard a loud noise from the rear end. The mechanic broke down the rear end and found that the axle bearings showed very unusual wear patterns that were not normal for a vehicle with little mileage. (replaced the axle bearings/seals, front/rear pinion bearings, and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1FP22G5X2138498 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.