Some variations of the Chevrolet Camaro can be unlawful to promote in California or Washington state beginning in January.

The states have banned brake pads that include greater than 5 p.c copper as a result of the mud they generate can kill fish and different aquatic creatures when it’s washed into rivers. Consequently, Common Motors has stopped taking orders in for the Camaro SS, 2SS, ZL1 and ZL1 1LE, although sellers can nonetheless promote these trims from their stock via the top of the month.

GM plans to make use of completely different brake pads that can enable gross sales to renew later subsequent yr.

“We are going to resume permitting prospects in California and Washington state to order the Camaro SS, ZL1 and 1LE fashions for the 2022 mannequin yr after we introduce a brand new brake system that’s compliant with the copper necessities,” spokesman Kevin Kelly told GM Authority final week.