1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO
5 recalls, 20 complaints - 1 TSBs
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
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).
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
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.
90V115000 Jun 12, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL FEED HOSES MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL FEED HOSE.
90V105000 May 14, 1990
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.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 28, 2012
Incident date: Oct 9, 2012
WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC I WAS MOVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 25 AND 30 MPH WITH A 3 TO 4 CAR GAP BETWEEN ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHEN THE LINE OF CARS IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY STOPPED QUICKLY. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD AND IT FAILED TO STOP, IMPACTING THE CAR IN FRONT O... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Nov 29, 2007
Incident date: Aug 25, 1991
FUEL FILL LINE LOOSE AT GAS TANK FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN FULL AND UNDER CORNERING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 11, 2007
Incident date: Sep 17, 1992
CRACK AT FUEL FILL IN 1988 CAMARO, RECALL FOR 1989 BUT WHY NOT 1988 IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
SEAT BELTS
Dec 5, 2003
Incident date: Dec 5, 2003
CONSUMER STATED DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD THE PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. NHTSA RECALL 90V105000 CONCERNING SEAT BELT FAILURE WAS ISSUED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 21, 2001
THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 34 MPH AND APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRUSHED. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT 10-91-608) *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 21, 2001
THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 34 MPH AND APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRUSHED. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT 10-91-608) *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Dec 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY CAR STUTTERED AS THOUGH BAD FUEL/CLOGGED EFI SYSTEM WAS TO BLAME,UPON DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL TO COUNTERACT THIS STUTTER, GASOLINE SPRAYED OUT OF THE A/C VENTS AND INTO THE CAB/INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AND ONTO THE DRIVER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 2, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
THERE IS A CONSISTANT FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE FUE TANK. IT SEEMS THERE ARE 2 LEAKS, ONE AT THE FILLER NECK ON THE FUEL TANK SIDE AND ANOTHER ON TOP SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL PUMP RESIDES. THE ODOR IS CONSISTANT AND VERY STRONG.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 28, 1998
90V105000; SEAT BELT BUCKLES; VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER (ANTHONY ABRAHAM, 305-443-9000) FOR REPAIRS, THE DEALER REPPLACED RED BUTTONS, BUT DRIVERS SIDE POPS OUT WITH NO LATCHING, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 5, 1998
Incident date: Apr 12, 1997
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jan 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
WHEN DRIVING, DUE TO A FAULTY HOOD LATCH SPRIING, THE HOOD WILL OPEN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mar 5, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL FILLER NECK IS LOOSE, IN ADDITION THERE IS A STRONG ODOR IN THE VEHICLE.*AK THE CONSUMER DO NOT OWN THIS KIND OF VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Nov 7, 1996
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO STALLING W/NO WARNING AT ANYTIME DUE TO (ECM) COMPUTER CONSTANTLY FAILING. THE MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES SINCE OWNING VEHICLE AND CONTINUES TO FAIL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 30, 1995
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO COIL. BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO COIL. BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 5, 1995
Incident date: Feb 6, 1995
LOOSE STEERING COLUMN. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 7, 1995
COOLANT LEAK RESULTED IN ENGINE CRACKING. *AW
STEERING:COLUMN
Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Jan 2, 1994
TILT STEERING WHEEL LOOSE, CAUSING DIFFICULTLY IN CONTROLING STEERING. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
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, 1988 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 |
01697
Jan 1, 2004
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.
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 (current) | 5 | 20 | |
| 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 | 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 |