1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO

7 recalls, 38 complaints - 1 TSBs

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.

121,680 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

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.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Defect Description

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Consequence

PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.

179,036 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ELEVATED INTERIOR TEMPERATURES COULD WEAKEN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

1,500,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. ... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

106,111 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. ... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

93,317 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	17
SEAT BELTS	4
STEERING:COLUMN	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	1

Incident date: Jan 7, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 1992. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 1994 REGARDING THE SEAT BELTS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 90V105000: SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY) BUT DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. WHILE UTILIZING THE DRIVE... Read more

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT HAD PROBLEMS LATCHING AND THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAD PROBLEMS RELEASING ONCE IT WAS LOCKED. BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. *JB

Incident date: Jan 1, 2001

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WILLNOT ENGAGE AT ALL, THE TOP PART OF THE SEATBELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

CONSUMER STATED UPON CONNECTING SEAT BELT LATCH, IT WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, RECALL NUMBER 90V105000. *AK THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT THAT WAS ON RECALL, ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

HOOD AND HATCH DAMPERS WERE NOT HOLDING UP THE HOOD OR HATCH IN THE UP POSITION, CONSUMER REPLACED. *JB

SEAT BELT LATCH/BUCKLE. *CJ

Incident date: Aug 20, 2000

SEATBELT BUCKLE JAMMED, WILL NO LONGER LATCH SEATBELT. *AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 1998

BOLT NUT LOOSE ON THE TILT STEERING WHEEL CAUSING THE IGNITION TO SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING/POWER BRAKES. NLM

EVERYTHING IN THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ADJUSTED TO FACTORY SPECS. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, PORPORTIONING VALVE, REAR CALIPERS AND PADS, FRONT PADS, BLED LINES, ADJUSTED REARS TO FACTORY SPECS. THE REAR WHEELS WILL NOT STOP THE DYNAMOMETER DRUM FOR AN EMISSION TEST. REPORTED TO CHEVROLET, ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 1999

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER DOESN'T CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO THE SUNLIGHT CAN WEAKEN THE PLASTIC, AND SEATBELT WILL RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY.

Incident date: Aug 16, 1999

A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE WAS SENT TO CONSUMER AND THE CAR WAS NOT TAKEN IN RIGHT AWAY. ONCE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR CAR IN TO BE REPAIRED, THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

RECALL 90V105; THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED SINCE 1994. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE BROKEN DUE TO DEFECT IN THE RECALL, BUT DEALER CLAIMS THAT THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THE RECALL. *AK

SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Incident date: Jul 21, 1998

SEATBELT FAILURE.

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 1998

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILS TO LATCH PROPERLY.

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Incident date: Feb 23, 1996

REPLACEMENT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE SMOOTHLY, PASSENGER SIDE BELT PLASTIC ATTACHMENT MOLDING COME UNDONE, PASSENGER BELT HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED.

Incident date: Aug 8, 1996

THE CASING WHERE THE SEAT BELT IS SECURED/LOCKED BROKE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER SAID THAT THERE IS A WARRANTY ON RECALL, AND THAT THIS WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. (90V-105). *AK

Incident date: Mar 31, 1997

DEALER IS CHARGING CONSUMER FOR REPLACING THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THE RELEASE BUTTON BROKE AND THEY CLAIMED THAT IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. CONSUMER THINKS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD PAY OR REPLACE THE SEAT BECAUSE HE FEELS LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH ONE FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT, AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER ALSO NOTED THAT HER BELTS BROKE, BUT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INDENTFIED AS AN AFFECTED MODEL. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 1995

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKEN.

Incident date: Jun 17, 1996

SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE. *SD

Incident date: Apr 13, 1995

DESIGN OF EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO ALLOW BRAKES TO ADJUST TO MEET SAFETY STANDARDS FOR NEW JERSEY STATE INSPECTION. *SKD

Incident date: Jul 5, 1995

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR ACCELERATE CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET A TICKET . TT

Incident date: May 1, 1986

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT IS NOT LATCHING AND IF IT IS LATCHED IT WILL NOT UNLATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Incident date: Feb 6, 1995

HORN FAILED. *SKD

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH . TT

Incident date: May 24, 1995

PLASTIC COVER ON FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. TT

Incident date: May 1, 1995

PASSENGER SIDE PLASTIC PART THAT GOES DOWN INSIDE BUCKLE IS BROKEN. TT

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ONCE FASTENED COULD NOT BE UNFASTENED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE TRAPPED, AND ON OCCASION THEY TEND TO POP OPEN. TT

Incident date: Apr 4, 1995

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN CONSUMER BUCKLES UP REMAINS LOCKED AND SHE COULDN'T IT GET LOOSE. TT

Incident date: Feb 23, 1995

STEERING WHEEL TILT FELL APART WHILE DRIVING. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	1

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NO SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING THE TECH 1 WITH A 1986 OR NEWER CAMARO, FIREBIRD OR CORVETTE WITH A 5.0 OR 5.7 LITRE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1450640. *TT

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991

FUEL LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

THROTTLE STICKING

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1991

AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL LUG STUDS

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984

REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

C, Closed , Model Year: 1982

REAR DISC BRAKES

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984

SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1982

REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURES

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG

SUMMARY:REPORTEDLY THE PLASTIC BUCKLE COVER BREAKS AND PIECES FALLINTO THE BUCKLE MECHANISM MAKING THE BUCKLE INOPERATIVE.===

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER STEERING BRACKET

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

P/S BRACKET FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1982

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984

THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKING

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982

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.===

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975

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 (current)	7	38
1985	6	64	View
1984	7	40	View
1983	4	25	View
1982	4	5	View
1981	2	1	View
1980	3	0	View
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

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View
EXPRESS	151	838	View

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1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAMARO

CHEVROLET CAMARO - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET CAMARO - Year by Year

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