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Need everyone's help. If you have had any major warranty problems with your 2000 Camaro SS, especially problems with the brakes, please post them here. I am having an ongoing dispute with GM over major warranty problems with my vehicle. I need to know I'm not the only one who has had a problem with these cars.
I'm curious what kind of brake problems you are having and if you think it only relates to the 2000 year. My brother has a 99 base model and a 99 SS and just recently experienced brake problems with both. On the base model the caliper bolt came out and almost caused him to wreck. On the SS he seems to be experiencing an ABS problem that they can't seem to duplicate or figure out. He is rather unhappy with the brakes in general and is looking to upgrade the system; just isn't sure which one is a good one. Thanks.
-------------------- Deanne Wagner 69 Camaro (being reborn) 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk Afterthoughts Auto
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The only brake proble I've had is the well known rotor warpage problem, had them turned once, they need it again, if they're too far to turn again I'll be getting new ones from an aftermarket supplier.
-------------------- Tom Mackesy 98-SS #2365 With Stuff and things!! One of these days I'll learn to drive it!! Posts: 1632 | From: Rindge NH, formerly Boylston MA | Registered: Feb 2000
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My 2000 SS has had the pinion seal replaced and the clutch pedal return spring. Other than that, I had the drivers side speaker replaced because it buzzes (new speaker didn't help). Also the velcro strap on my convertible top broke on the driver's side. I think that is all.
-------------------- Amy F00-1724 2000 SS Navy Blue Metallic/ Black Top, Ebony Leather, ASR, SLP Floor Mats, car cover, dash plaque and Key fobs BMR STB, SLP SS Chrome 10 spokes with SS Centercap, Carbon Fiber Whisper Lid, SLP SS Grille, Camaro SS Fuel Rail Covers and KBDD SFCs SSOA Founding Member: http://www.camarossoa.org Posts: 818 | Registered: Feb 2000
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I have had the car brought in four times for warped rotors, and that's just one of the problems. Along with that I currently have an engine oil consumption problem. The engine is burning a quart of oil every 2000 miles and I have only 25,XXX miles on it. It really sucks, and this car was a replacement for my first 2000 SS which was returned to GM last year as a lemon.
-------------------- Eric Fahs - 2000 SS #7646, Arctic White, M6, ASR, Bilstein Suspension, K&N, Whisper Lid, GMS MAF, !cags, Dash placque, Lou's Short Stick, SLP shifter, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, SLP Cold Air Induction, SLP Y-pipe, BMR STB and lots of Zaino. Posts: 7 | From: San Diego, CA | Registered: Jul 2001
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Havings owned a 98 Z28, 98 SS and now a 2000 SS with 20,000 miles..
Rotors sucked on all three cars.. so I replaced them with GT Rotors, and haven't had the warp problems.. nice a smooth.
I noticed some power windows... this HAS TO BE the most warranty fixed item on our f-bodies.. I have replace a total of 6 power window motors betwen my 1996-2000 F-Bodies I've owned.. they suck... they get slower and slower until they don't work at all
Other than that, this particular SS is running great.. the best so far..
The 98 SS had the air conditioning go out 4 times.. due to a faulty shutoff switch.. they kept replacing the compressor because it kept blowing it up... some day maybe they will replace the switchoff problem instead.
Other than that.. all peaches and cream, which is why I keep buying these cars...
BUT.. I have had some pushrods on my 98 Z28 and 98 SS get broken.. but I tend to think that wasn't GM's fault I just replace those myself
-------------------- J.R. Mayer 2002 Camaro SS - 35th Anniversary LE LE Build #57 FLP Longtube Headers Whisper LID w/ K&N Filter T Byrne MAF Ends PPC Smooth Bellows
Posts: 596 | From: Kansas City | Registered: Aug 2000
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I can detect early signs of brake warping at 14000 miles on my 2000. After all the horror stories I will probably go straight to aftermarket rotors. (has rotating ever fixed the brakes permanently for anyone?) Passenger side window is very slow, and I think my driveline/rear-end is excessively noisy sometimes. Not enough to take to brake taking it to dealer yet though.
-------------------- 2000 SS #1620 Black, M6 w/Hurst, Bilstein, Dual-Dual, T-Tops, Chrome 5-spoke wheels Lou's Short Stick, BMR STB, Whisper Lid Posts: 11 | From: Portland, OR, USA | Registered: Jul 2000
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Can someone tell me if the is a TSB out for the brakes for the 2000's and where I can get a copy of it? I need to know exactly what GM changed, or admitted was faulty.
Posts: 7 | From: San Diego, CA | Registered: Jul 2001
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Currently have 1700 miles on my 2000SS, perfect car in every way, with every mode it only gets better. The Amsoil Synthetics helped in every way, engine, transmission and rear end. 2000SS, Dark. Met Blue, M-6 with Hurst and Hurst (Earnhardt) Knob, Billet Grille with 67'SS Emblem, Chambered Exhaust with Stock Tips, 160 Thermo., Chrome Hood Scoop Insert, LS1 Sail Panel Emblems, Key Fobs, Mats, Air Induction on Hood Scoop, RACE GLAZED Exterior: Delivered 2/15/2000
Posts: 251 | From: Dallas, Georgia usa | Registered: May 2000
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Well, I only had one major problem with my 2000 SS. Last fall, I started getting the SES light intermittently. The dealer thought it was a gas cap problem, so they replaced it. After about a month, I was getting the SES light constantly, and I could smell fuel when I pulled it into the garage. It ended up being a leak at the pressure sensor on top of the fuel tank. GM instructed the Dealer to replace the fuel tank, so I had a loaner Ford Taurus for a week while I waited for the tank to arrive.
Other than that, no major problems. I love my SS!
-------------------- Jeff 2000 Camaro SS #1315, M6, Factory Hurst, Lou's Short Stick, !CAGS, MTI Clear Lid w/ Holley PowerShot 323 RWHP 333 ft lbs torque
Posts: 121 | From: Gresham, Oregon USA | Registered: Oct 2000
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The brakes on both my 99 and 2000 warped. I replaced the rotors on the 2000 with Power slot rotors and have had great luck with them!
Other than that, the drivers side catyletic converter went bad, it was replaced under warranty at 18 thousand miles.(last week)
In my mind, there is no excuse for GM's poor quality rotors. It's not just F-bodys that are affected, I have heard similar stories from local Vette owners, and a friend just lemon-lawed her Grand-Am due to the problem.
Whether the problem lies with inferior metal, or incorrect thickness or whatever--- it's a dangerous condition, and I feel it should be warranted(BY GM) beyond 12 thousand miles. To me it's just assanine that a car less than a year old with brake pads that have over 80% life left, that the rotors are completly shot. GM dealers giving that excuse is like an insult, and a half-assed excuse for faulty rotors. Although I fixed mine with an aftermarket set, I still feel that the problem should have been solved by GM instead of myself.
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Hi there! I really wonder what the guys do who live in "Lost Wages"! it is so hot there...how hot is it??? It's so hot, I think it affected my ABS brakes...I noticed them a lot more in the 100+ heat...unfortunately, I had to drive back to San Diego during Sunday...I'll never do that again!!! Way too hot and way too much traffic! I've had really no problems with the 2000 SS. I did a small adjustment on the hatch to have it open when clicked. Around here, the brakes, which are GT cross drilled rotors, coupled with the G-Force KD's are great. My windows are slower than Suz' Camry, but still work fine.
-------------------- 2000 SS #31, SSOA M00-0031, Cal. plate 00 SS, Ebony black T-Top coupe/onyx black leather, DG Motorsports carbon fiber grill insert with SS logo, power seat, Monsoon CD, M6, !CAGS, Lou's Short Stick, Mobil 1 with engine plaque and filler cap, Whisper Lid, K&N filter, ASR, Bilsteins, BMR shock tower brace, Auburn high torque diff, SLP cat-back dual duals, SLP Y-pipe, chrome ZR-1 5-spoke wheels with SS inserts, GT Cross-Drilled Rotors, B.F. Goodrich G-Force KD's, RS Front Skirts, chromed hood insert, SS mats, cover, dash plaque, key fobs, SSOA car blanket, SLP silver logo plaque opposite SS logo on rear fascia, custom pinstriping on hood scoop, "Camaro" and #31 on rear fascia ...plus Zaino clean! Posts: 350 | From: Chula Vista (San Diego), CA USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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Well being from N.E it doesn't get to HOT to use the A.C. very much so the windows stay down. Don't really notice or care about the speed of the windows. I changed my rotors at 15,000 and put Power Slots on all four corners with new brake pads. Never had a warp problem with either stock or Power Slots. The car has been perfect since I picked it up in May 98. It will be going in probably for a new power steering unit because it wines real bad, after Limerock event. Even the T's don't leak or make noise. Very happy with the SS.
-------------------- -Paul Posts: 254 | From: Littleton, MA. USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Driver's side power window is a bit slow, and the window squeals when it's being raised while wet. After 22,000 miles, I was surprised to see that I was down 1.5 quarts of oil after only 4000 miles after an oil change (Red Line synthetic); up to this point the engine hadn't used up a drop of oil. I thought my rotors were a bit problematic after only 2000 miles, but the dealer swore I was dreaming. Under hard use, the brakes pulse a little, and I know it's not my imagination. Anyway, that's about it for my GM Goof List.
-------------------- Paul Zink, Chicago, IL. SSOA Member #M00-1181; 2000 Camaro SS, SLP No. 1181, Light Pewter, M6, T-Tops, all options. [bMODS and UPGRADES: [/b] Direct-Flo lid, SLP cold air box, Shaner S2, MBA MAF ends, JBA headers, SLP Loud Mouth exhaust, Y-Pipe, SuperTrapp mufflers, SLP Eibach-Bilstein suspension, Addco 32mm/22mm solid swaybars, PST bushings, TByrne LCAs & Panhard Rod, BMR LCA relocation brackets, SLP Shock Tower Brace, SFCs, Richmond 3.73 gears, B & M shifter, SLP TCS Reversal, TA Performance diff cover, Random Technology Torque Arm, PowerSlot rotors, Earl's lines, 160 Thermostat, Red Line Oil, SLP “SS” grille, mats, dash plaque, key fobs, “SS” deck lid mat, MBA pedals, White-face gauges, burlwood interior, Wheelskins shifter boot and wheel cover, custom Fuel Rail Covers, Aluminum sill covers.
Dyno Results from Sept 14, 2003: 328.1 RWHP Photo below: Getting ready for Halloween Car show, Oct. 2001
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It ended up being a leak at the pressure sensor on top of the fuel tank. GM instructed the Dealer to replace the fuel tank, so I had a loaner Ford Taurus for a week while I waited for the tank to arrive. 
Even the T's don't leak or make noise. 
