1980 CHEVROLET CAMARO
3 recalls, 0 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
80V108000 Aug 19, 1980
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO BACK OFF, RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A TORQUE CHECK OF THE ATTACHING NUT, AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN IT. IN SOME CASES AN INADEQUATE TORQUE LEVEL MAY HAVE CAUSED BALL STUD OR STEERING KNUCKLE DAMAGE; IF SO, THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
80V049000 Apr 28, 1980
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". PLACARD ON REAR EDGE OF LEFT DOOR MAY SHOW AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT FIGURE OF 800 LBS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAMARO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA97024
Opened: Nov 13, 1997 , Closed: Sep 29, 1998
FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP FAILURE
MOST OF THE REPORTS REVIEWED IN THIS INVESTIGATION ARE FIRE INCIDENTS IN WHICH FUEL LEAKAGE HAS BEEN ALLEGED AS THE CAUSE OR THE AREA OF ORIGIN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP WAS A FACTOR IN ANY OF THESE FIRE INCIDENTS AND NHTSA TESTING INDICATES THA... Read more
PE97036
Opened: Jul 24, 1997 , Closed: Nov 13, 1997
FUEL TUB RETAINING CLIP FAILURE
OWNERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURES OF THE FUEL TUBE RETENTION CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE PLASTIC THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT RETENTION CLIP (P/N 12048089) WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON OCTOBER 12, 1993, TO ADDRESS A CONCERN WITH INCORRECT ASSEMBLY PLANT FUEL LINE ROUTING.MIS-ROU... Read more
PE97008
Opened: Feb 3, 1997 , Closed: Jun 30, 1997
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT.
EA93005
Opened: Jan 29, 1993 , Closed: Apr 26, 1994
FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE92073
Opened: Sep 2, 1992 , Closed: Jan 29, 1993
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA92005
Opened: Jan 30, 1992 , Closed: Jan 29, 1993
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
DP91012
Opened: Sep 17, 1991 , Closed: Jan 16, 1992
AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL LUG STUDS
AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL LUG STUDS
EA90012
Opened: Feb 28, 1990 , Closed: Apr 24, 1991
REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
C90001
Opened: Feb 21, 1990 , Closed: Jul 31, 1991
REAR DISC BRAKES
There is no summary currently available
EA90001
Opened: Oct 3, 1989 , Closed: Jul 10, 1990
SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE89164
Opened: Sep 13, 1989 , Closed: Feb 28, 1990
REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURES
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PE89148
Opened: Aug 1, 1989 , Closed: Oct 3, 1989
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG
SUMMARY:REPORTEDLY THE PLASTIC BUCKLE COVER BREAKS AND PIECES FALLINTO THE BUCKLE MECHANISM MAKING THE BUCKLE INOPERATIVE.===
EA89009
Opened: Jan 5, 1989 , Closed: Jan 22, 1990
POWER STEERING BRACKET
There is no summary currently available
PE89002
Opened: Oct 7, 1988 , Closed: Jan 5, 1989
P/S BRACKET FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88070
Opened: Jun 28, 1988 , Closed: Sep 22, 1988
FRAME CRACKING
SUMMARY: GM'S MAY '88 TSB CONCERNS REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR FRAME RAIL CRACKING ON 82-85 CAMAROS. ODI DATA BASE CONTAINS THREE REPORTS OF FRAME RAIL CRACKING ON CAMAROS AND FIREBIRDS.
EA88023
Opened: Feb 2, 1988 , Closed: Mar 6, 1989
THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKING
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EA86019
Opened: Jun 17, 1986 , Closed: Jul 22, 1988
REAR BRAKE FAILURE
SUMMARY: THE REAR DISC BRAKE ADJUST MECHANISM FAILS TO FUNCTION AFTER CORROSION OCCURS. GM HAS REDESIGNED CALIPER ASSM. SAME DESIGN AND PROBLEM ON GM'S E, F, AND P CARS. INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMBINED INTO ONE WITH ALL GM CARS USING SAME REAR DISC BRAKE DESIGN.===
EA86013
Opened: May 8, 1986 , Closed: Sep 28, 1987
CRUISE CONTROL
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:GM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ASAFETY PROBLEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ANALYSIS:THERE ARE UNEXPLAINED MALFUNCTIONS OF THE ACCELERATORSYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM.STATUS:GM IR RESPONSE DATED 3/19/87. GM CONDUCTED A CRUISE CONTROL RECALLOF ALL 1984 C... Read more
DP85025
Opened: Jun 14, 1985 , Closed: Nov 27, 1985
FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK
FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK
CHEVROLET CAMARO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CAMARO across all model years (1967, 2022).
176
Total Recalls
4,353
Total Complaints
19
Investigations
440
Reported Crashes
115
Reported Fires
26
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CAMARO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 24 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 23 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 112 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 259 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 203 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 306 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 290 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 251 | View |
| 2012 | 5 | 161 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 262 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 394 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 100 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 60 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 119 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 133 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 224 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 88 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 159 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 305 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 182 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 45 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 104 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 110 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 32 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 34 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 29 | View |
| 1986 | 7 | 38 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 64 | View |
| 1984 | 7 | 40 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 25 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1979 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |