1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO

7 recalls, 110 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:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE CRACKS AND HOLES CAN ALLOW FUEL VAPOR AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.

232,988 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Defect Description

THE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.

173 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

THE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE.

Consequence

UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFETY BELT (FRONT AND REAR IN COUPES AND FRONT ONLY IN CONVERTIBLES).

40,696 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Description

POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.

Consequence

IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.

Remedy

REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.

21 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

110 total complaints 11 crashes 1 fires 109 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	23
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	9
AIR BAGS	7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3

Incident date: Aug 29, 2020

FUEL LEAKING ONTO GROUND WHEN FILLING TANK AT A GAS STATION. FOUND INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY RECALL FROM 1994. OWNED THE CAR SINCE 1996.

Incident date: Mar 13, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ONE INCH CRACK ON THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,500.

Incident date: Mar 29, 2012

5.0LITER TBI VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC AT IDLE ONLY. I RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO EXIT FREEWAY. IDLE IS GOOD IN PARK OR NEUTRAL GEAR, IDLE IS UNSTEADY WHILE IN GEAR AND STALL OCCURS WITHIN SECONDS. HI SPEED OPERATION WAS GOOD.AFTER INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE CAUSES, I DETERMINED MAIN CAUSE TO BE A RUST... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2012

Incident date: Nov 1, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHENEVER FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD FOR THEM TO LOOKUP THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; NHTSA#94V0770... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING ON THE IGNITION, HE SMELLED VAPORS AND FUMES EMITTING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FOUND RECALL 94V077000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP) WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS DIR... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 16, 2009

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKAGE DURING FUELING THE GAS TANK .GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMB... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2009

HELLO, MY CAMARO HAS HAD A GAS LEAK FROM THE GAS TANK/FILLER NECK FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, I WENT TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY RECOGNIZED THAT IT HAD A PROBLEM, BUT COULDN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX IT UNDER THE OLD RECALL THAT 'APPEARS' TO HAVE EXPIRED. HOWEVER, THIS IS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2009

THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS COMING FROM MY 1991 CAMARO. AFTER DOING RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEM, I BECAME AWARE OF A RECALL (#92C36) FOR THIS VEHICLE COVERING THE FUEL FILLER NECK/TANK SOLDIER JOINT(MAY 24, 1994). I WENT TO PALM CHEVROLET AND CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT O... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2005

1991 CHEVY CAMARO - THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT WHEN I CALL MANUFACTURER'S I AM TOLD THERE IS NOT? WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS, ONCE IT HITS NEAR THE TOP OF THE TANK, GAS SPILLS ALL OVER IN SEVERAL AREAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT IS COMING OUT OF WHAT LOOKS LIKE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES. *JB

Incident date: Mar 21, 2005

A FUEL SMELL EMANATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. DRIVER FELT THE SMELL WHILE DRIVING, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WELDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED INSIDE OF THE FILLER NECK. *AK

Incident date: Apr 26, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH OUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT 3500 RPMS. VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARED THE VEHICLE'S RPMS BEGAN TO RACE AGAIN.*AK *NM

Incident date: Apr 5, 1998

JUST DISCOVERED THAT ALL REPZAIRS NEED ON MY CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT MATCHES ALL RECALLS AND MAYBE IS WHY SEVERAL AUTO REPAIR SHOPS INCLUDING MANUF DEALERSHIP REFUSED REEPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE OVER THE PAST YEARS. I SEEKCOMPENSATION AND REPAIRS AND REIMBURSEMENTS AND SEEK PUNISHMENT AGAINST COMPANIES... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2003

I NOTICED THAT WHEN THIS CAR WAS FILLED, FUEL WOULD LEAK FROM THE TANK RIGHT WHERE THE FILLER TUBE GOES IN. I ALSO COULD HEAR A RATTLE IN THE REAR WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED THE FUEL TANK TO HAVE IT SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I REALIZED THAT THE RATTLE WAS COMING FROM THE LOOSE BA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2003

1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS 5 V8 305 SPEED,90K MILES WILL NOT HOLD IDLE, STALLS, RUNS ROUGH. REPLACED PLUGS, FILTERS. REPLACED IAC MOTOR. MECHANIC UNHOOKED ECM COMPUTER AND CAR RUNS GOOD. WILL REPLACE ECM. *NLM

HORN WILL MALFUNCTON DUE TO THE DESIGN OF STEERING WHEEL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Aug 14, 2001

I WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY A CAR GOING APPOX. 20-25 MPH THE PASS. SEAT BELT NOT ONLY DID NOT HOLD BUT IT BROKE OUT OF THE SEAT MY BELT RETRACTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE DIDNT STOP ME FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE PASSENGER. SEAT HIS DID NOT STOP HIM AND COMPLETELY PULLED LOOSE FROM... Read more

Crash 2 injured

IS THERE ANYWAY TO GO ABOUT GETTING REPAIRS DONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 20, 2001

VEHILE REAR AXLE WAS SERVICED FOR EXCESSIVE GRINDING NOISE. BEARINGS REPLACED. 6 MONTHS LATER (APPROX 5000 MILES) RIGHT REAR WHEEL, AND AXLE SHAFT DEPARTED THE VEHICLE INTACT. DEALER CLAIMS POSI FAILURE DUE TO "ABUSE" CAUSED THE SEPARATION.*AK

WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK THERE IS A STRONG PRESENCE OF GAS FUMES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

I HAVE HAD REJECTIONS FOR SAFETY INSPECTION STICKERS ANUALLY FOR A NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE YEARS BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT BUILT INTO THIS 1991 CAMARO REAR GLASS IS MADE OF HEAT REACTIVE PLASTIC WHICH MELTS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE HELD FOR LONG PERIODS (LIKE TRAFFIC JAMS). THE DEALER WILL GLADLY SELL THE OW... Read more

Incident date: Nov 23, 2000

TREAD SEPARATION WITH SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF AIR NO DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: DONT KNOW )

Incident date: Nov 23, 2000

TREAD SEPARATION WITH SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF AIR NO DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY (TIRESIZE: DONT KNOW)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: DONT KNOW )

Incident date: Aug 15, 1992

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Aug 15, 1992

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

THERE IS A FUEL LEAK AT THE FILLER NECK. ALSO, FUEL TANK CAN ONLY CONSUME FIVE DOLLARS WORTH OF FUEL WITHOUT THE TANK LEAKING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Dec 29, 1999

WHEN KEY IS INSERTRD INTO THE IGNITION THERE IS POWER, BUT IT WILL NOT START THE ENGINE. THERE IS A COMPUTER CHIP ON KEY, WHICH WHEN I WENT TO A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IT COULD NOT BE COPIED BECAUSE WE COULD NOT GET A VATS # CODE AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY PLACE TO GET IT WAS FROM THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 1997

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FILLER NECK EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR OVER TWO YEARS AGO. THE CAR SMELLS LIKE FUEL AROUND THE GAS TANK, AND YOU CAN SEE GAS RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE TANK FROM THE FILLER NECK. IF THE CAR IS PUT IN A GARAGE, THE GARAGE WILL SMELL STRONGLY OF GASOLINE. THIS SEEMS LIKE... Read more

THIS PROBLEM WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS THE RECALL DESCRIBES. I HAVE HEARD FROM QUITE A FEW PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS SAME COMPLAINT OF NOT BEING COVERED. AND YES I HAVE TOLD THEM TO COME HERE TO ENTER THE INFORMATION. THE FUME... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 1995

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS FOR PAINT DELAMINATION. ALL HAVE RECONGNIZED IT IS "DEFECTIVE PRIMER". WHEN FIRST TAKEN IN TO FRANK PARRA CHEVROLET THE CAR WAS AT THAT TIME ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CONTACTED BOTH IN TROY, MI AND BY 800#. A GOOD WILL ... Read more

THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL ON THE HOOD AND HAS ALSO STARTED ON THE TRUNK PLUS ON THE TAIL OF THE TRUNK THERE IS NO MORE PAINT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OTHERS OF THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE GONE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO CALL BACK BUT FROM OTHERS I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A BAD PRIMER WAS THE P... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 1999

METAL FRAME MEMBER THAT THE STEERING GEAR IS BOLTED TO HAS CRACKED AGAIN. THE PARTS WERE WELED TOGETHER ABOUT ONE YEAR AND A HALF AGO. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Jul 30, 1999

THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING OR STOPPING AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Nov 4, 1993

I TURN THE KEY, NOTHING HAPPENS, AND WHEN I PUT IN GAS, IT JUST RUNS OUT THE LINE, AND WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE MY OIL, I HAD NO DIP STICK, AND IT TURNED OUT THAT IT HAD NO ENGINE ALSO, HA HA HA, I FELT SO DUMB, IT WAS A PARTS CAR FOR MY DRAG CAR, THAT IS SO DUMB. *AK

99 injured

Incident date: Aug 2, 1991

THE ORIGINAL SOLDERING OF THE FILLER PIPE BROKE CAUSING THE THE BRACKETS TO FAIL AND COLLAPSE ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY CAUSE A GAS LEAK. *AK

Incident date: Aug 1, 1996

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE RATTLING NOISE.

Incident date: Oct 26, 1996

THREE OCCASIONS OF BRAKES SHUDDERING AND SMOKING DUE TO FRACTURED/CRACKED BRAKE LININGS.

Incident date: Aug 1, 1996

RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE RATTLING NOISE.

Incident date: Mar 20, 1996

STARTER REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO VEHICLE FAILING TO START. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS DELCO STARTERS WERE FAULTY.

Incident date: Oct 7, 1996

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A REAR END COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 23, 1997

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, 2 AIRBAG ARMING SENSORS AND D.E.R.M. REPLACED. ALSO FAULTY D.E.R.M./AIRBAG SYSTEM CAUSES AIRBAG CODES TO INDICATE DEPLOYMENT WHEN THEY HAVE NOT.

Incident date: May 1, 1995

IN 1994 WE TOOK OUR 1991 CAMARO TO BRACK ROWE CHEVROLET FOR A RECALL ON THE GAS TANK FILLER NECK. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THEN, THE RECALL # WAS 92C36. IN 1995 WE NOTICED A FAINT GAS ODOR IN THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP. THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE, NOW GAS LEAKS FROM THE TANK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIP... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 1999

BRAKE LIGHTS BLOCK VIEW OF CARS BEHIND DRIVER, 60 TO 80 PRECENT LOSS OF SIGHT. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT 55, FRONT WHEELS PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. *AK

Incident date: Jan 23, 1999

BRAKE LIGHTS BLOCK VIEW OF CARS BEHIND DRIVER, 60 TO 80 PRECENT LOSS OF SIGHT. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT 55, FRONT WHEELS PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. *AK

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 60 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FUIRTHER DETAILS. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Oct 20, 1998

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. SMELLED GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LEAKS GASOLINE OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONSUMER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. THE DEFECTS DESCRIBED ARE LISTED IN RECALL NUMBER 94V077000. *AK

Incident date: Aug 15, 1998

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH INDICATOR LIGHTS ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING. DEALER CONTACTED, MECHANIC STATED THE SHIFT CABLE HAD BROKEN. 1992 MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	25.0	19.0	Regular	$3,250
3.1L 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	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	24.0	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, 1991 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 (current)	7	110
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	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

Vehicle Safety

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1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAMARO

CHEVROLET CAMARO - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET CAMARO - Year by Year

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