1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO

5 recalls, 32 complaints - 3 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING.

Consequence

IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.

10,297 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.

Complaint Statistics

32 total complaints 8 crashes 8 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	3
AIR BAGS	3
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1

Incident date: Jan 1, 2006

APPROXIMATELY A 1990 BLUE CAMARO IS PARKED ON THE PUBLIC STREET IN FRONT OF HOUSE NUMBERED SAHUARITA, AZ. . THIS CAMARO IS LEAKING OILS IN PUDDLES ON THE STREET. THE OWNER LIVES NEXT DOOR AT THIS CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN THIS LOCATION FOR MONTHS AND THE OILS HAVE ACCUMULATED TO @ A 5 FOOT SQUARE AREA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2002

FUEL SYSTEM SLOWLY LEAKS DANGEROUS VAPORS, CAUSING PRESSURE LOSS AND FIRE HAZARD. EXTERIOR BODY PAINT PEELS IN MULTPILE LOCATIONS DUE TO LACK OF A PRIMER LAYER BEING USED WHEN MANUFACTURED. ENGINE STALLS AFTER COLD START.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2002

Incident date: May 1, 2003

TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPX. 65 MPH THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIREHAWK SS10. *TT

Incident date: May 30, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWA VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Incident date: May 30, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE STEERING SHAFT WENT OUT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Sep 10, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY FOUND HIGH HYDRO CARBON IN VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF A FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL FILLER. CONTACTED DEALER.*JBTHIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL CONCERNING THE ABOVE FAULT.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2002

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING WHEN FILLING TANK GAS, LEAKS FROM FUEL NECK.*AK *JB

Incident date: May 25, 1999

AUTOMATIC TRUNK LATCH MOTOR ASSEMBLY...HAS CONTINUOUSLY RAN SINCE 7AM THIS MORNING, AND WILL NOT PULL TRUNK LID ALL THE WAY DOWN. I TOOK IT TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET HERE IN FONTANA AND THEY GLANCED AT IT...SAID THE MOTOR WAS PROBABLY BURNING OUT AND IT WOULD COST ME $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I ASKED IF I... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 1999

Incident date: Sep 17, 2000

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ROOF: T- TOP GLASS FLEW OUT AND BROKE. HE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Incident date: Jan 1, 2000

LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FILL PIPE MEETS THE TANK, RESULTING IN BAD GAS MILEAGE AND LEAKAGE, THE CRACK IN THE JOINT ALSO LETS FUMES OUT

Incident date: Aug 13, 1998

REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK WHICH IS CAUSING THE CAR SEAT TO FLIP WHEN TURNING A CORNER. *AK

Incident date: Jan 9, 1995

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN FACIAL AND NECK INJURIES. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 9, 1995

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES (NECK, TEETH).(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).516345 DUP OF 525792; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 19, 1998

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HIT A ROAD SIGN, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND AXLE CAME OFF, THE VEHICLE WENT ABOUT 20 FEET INTO THE WOODS, HIT A TREE HEAD ON, DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, AND THE SHOU... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Mar 19, 1998

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Jan 30, 1997

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Incident date: Jan 9, 1995

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) DUP OF 525792. *AK

Crash 1 injured

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, DRIVER SUSTAINED NO INJURY. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Mar 17, 1996

GAS TANK LEAKS WHERE TANK/FILLER PIPE MEET WHEN TANK IS FULL. *DH

Incident date: Apr 30, 1996

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 1996

OTHR: HEAT CAUSING PASENGER AIRBAG TO BACLE BACK AND CAN SEE THE AIRBAG.

Incident date: May 1, 1993

FAILED FUEL RETURN HOSES. *DSH

Incident date: May 1, 1993

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED IN REAR END COLLISION.

2 injured

Incident date: Mar 3, 1994

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG.

Crash 1 injured

WHILE DRIVING ALONG IN THE SNOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED TO FUNCTION-CAUSING INHIBITED VISION. TT

Incident date: Jul 3, 1995

INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM, UNKNOWN REASONS. *AK

Incident date: Jan 1, 1995

SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT

HOOD REMAINED UP FOR FIVE MINUTES THEN IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED SHUT ONTO OWNERS FINGERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

1 injured

EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.1L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	25.0	19.0	Regular	$3,250
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	22.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200
5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	22.0	17.0	Premium	$4,450

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, 1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT	1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	1

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE

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 (current)	5	32
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	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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1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAMARO

CHEVROLET CAMARO - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET CAMARO - Year by Year

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