1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO
6 recalls, 45 complaints - 20 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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.
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
8 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Jun 25, 2014
I WENT IN A DITCH AND HIT TREE STUMP AND THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I HIT HARD MY MOM IS AN AUTOMOTIVE AND SEMI TECHNICIAN I TOTALED THE CAR SHE DIDN'T UNDER STAND WHY THEY DIDN'T. *TR
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 27, 2008
Incident date: May 14, 2008
PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE WORE THROUGH THE FUEL LINE CAUSING A LEAK. FUEL WAS SPRAYING DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THERE WAS NO FIRE. TWO OF THE OTHER FUEL LINES RUPTURED IN THE SAME PLACE WHEN I MOVED THEM FOR INSPECTION. *TR
STRUCTURE
May 27, 2008
Incident date: May 14, 2008
PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE WORE THROUGH THE FUEL LINE CAUSING A LEAK. FUEL WAS SPRAYING DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THERE WAS NO FIRE. TWO OF THE OTHER FUEL LINES RUPTURED IN THE SAME PLACE WHEN I MOVED THEM FOR INSPECTION. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 20, 2001
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOORS ARE COMING LOOSE AT HINGES. WHEN DRIVING IT'S LIKE DOORS ARE ABOUT TO PEEL AWAY FROM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: May 5, 1999
ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT DEALERS CAN NOT REPAIR, SPENT APPROXIMATELY $700, ENGINE STILL LEAKS OIL ON DRIVEWAY AFTER 1 YEAR OF DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED REPAIRS, INTAKE GASKET REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, OIL FILTER "O" RING REPLACEMENT, OIL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT, OIL PAN ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: May 5, 1999
ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT DEALERS CAN NOT REPAIR, SPENT APPROXIMATELY $700, ENGINE STILL LEAKS OIL ON DRIVEWAY AFTER 1 YEAR OF DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED REPAIRS, INTAKE GASKET REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, OIL FILTER "O" RING REPLACEMENT, OIL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT, OIL PAN ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: May 5, 1999
ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT DEALERS CAN NOT REPAIR, SPENT APPROXIMATELY $700, ENGINE STILL LEAKS OIL ON DRIVEWAY AFTER 1 YEAR OF DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED REPAIRS, INTAKE GASKET REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, OIL FILTER "O" RING REPLACEMENT, OIL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT, OIL PAN ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 1, 1999
TROUBLE WITH CAR FROM DAY 1. HAD IT CHECKED AND THERE IS NO CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON CAR! ALSO THERE WAS NO ODOMETER READING RECORDED ON ANY PAPER WORK AT TIME OF PURCHASE. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL WITH NO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I HAVE A LIEN AGAINST THE CAR AND NOT SURE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 6, 1999
WIRES THAT CONNECT THE GAS TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP SENDER ARE UNPROTECTED. WIRES MADE CONTACT WITH METAL & BROKE. NO FUEL SENT TO ENGINE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHILE MAKING TURNS. WHILE IN FOR REPAIR DISCOVERED THAT THE PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE FUEL PUMP SENDER WIRE HAD RUBBED OFF AND CONTINU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 26, 1999
Incident date: May 22, 1999
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 50MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO STATES WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 26, 1999
Incident date: May 22, 1999
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 50MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO STATES WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 17, 1999
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT LEFT AND RIHGT MALFUNCTION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
THERE WAS THE SOUND FROM THE GAS TANK LIKE A POPING OR BANG LIKE METAL EXPANDING FOR A LONG TIME. THE SOUND STOPPED AND THEN IT STARTED TO LEAK. REPLACED GAS TANK COSTING 476.09, THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRENTY. THEY STATED THE TANK SPLIT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL FAILURE TO ME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1997
DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH AT IDLE. (QCAW)
POWER TRAIN
Jul 27, 1998
Incident date: Jun 3, 1998
TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 26, 1998
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN, AND THE ELECTRIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 26, 1998
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN, AND THE ELECTRIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 26, 1998
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN, AND THE ELECTRIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 26, 1998
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN, AND THE ELECTRIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 26, 1998
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN, AND THE ELECTRIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 26, 1998
THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN, AND THE ELECTRIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 16, 1997
Incident date: Jun 14, 1997
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 25, 1997
ABS LIGHT STAYS ON UNTIL THE CAR STOP AND RESTART THE MOTOR.
STEERING
Mar 25, 1997
LOSS OF STEERING
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 25, 1997
NO SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT THE SERPENTINE BELT.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 19, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
CONSUMER RAN OVER A CURVE TRAVELING 7 MPH AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER NOTES THAT THERE IS DAMGE TO THE FRONT END OR THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 4, 1997
REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nov 5, 1996
THE REAR CALIPER BURNED OUT THE BRAKE PADS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 6, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
May 13, 1996
Incident date: May 13, 1996
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK, VEHICLE WILL GO INTO REVERSE , FAILURE OF POWERTRAIN DRIVELINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: May 27, 1993
BRAKES LOCK WHEN FIRST APPLIED AFTER CAS HAS SAT FOR AWHILE, ALSO BRAKES SEEM TO STICK. *DSH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 31, 1996
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 1996
Incident date: Nov 3, 1993
DURING RAINY WEATHER WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 1996
Incident date: Nov 3, 1993
DURING RAINY WEATHER WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 28, 1995
WHEN DRIVING AND HIT A PUDDLE OF WATER CAR SOMETIMES LOSS POWER STEERING . TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 10, 1995
Incident date: Jul 3, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jun 23, 1995
Incident date: Apr 10, 1995
THE T TOP FLEW OFF OF THE TOP OF THE CAR FROM A STRONG GUST OF WIND WHEN IT WAS APPARENTLY LATCHED ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Jun 7, 1995
LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WATER SPLASHES INTO THE BELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 24, 1995
Incident date: Mar 23, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CAME ON . TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 24, 1995
Incident date: Mar 23, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CAME ON . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1993
GAS TANK GAUGE; IS NOT READING RIGHT AND THE WINDSHEILD REFLECTS THE DASH BOARD IF DIRTY IT IS A VISUAL PROBLEM. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1993
GAS TANK GAUGE; IS NOT READING RIGHT AND THE WINDSHEILD REFLECTS THE DASH BOARD IF DIRTY IT IS A VISUAL PROBLEM. TT
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 22, 1995
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT A SPEED 30 MPH OUTER TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING ACCIDENT IMPACT 11:00 POSITION. TT
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-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, 1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO
20 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
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
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
876527
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
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
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
738133
Jun 1, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS/POWER WINDOWS (INSTALL NEW SWITCHES). *TW
735014
Apr 1, 1997
051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
RATTLE/BUZZ NOISE FROM PARK BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON (ADD TENSION TO RELEASE BUTTON). *TW
579001
Aug 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SPEED SURGE OR SLOW RESPONSE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *SD
531204
May 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
473201A
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
473201A
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
473201A
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST (INSTALL BELT/PULLEY/TENSIONER). *TW
476525A
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHUGGLE OR SURGE AT APPROXIMATELY 1500-2000 RPM. *TW
476525
Feb 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ENGINE CHUGGLE/SURGE. *TW
431057
Dec 1, 1994
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DOOR GLASS RATTLE IN FULL DOWN POSITION. *TW
477202
Dec 1, 1994
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HOPS OUT OF GEAR. *TW
473201
Dec 1, 1994
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TW
9325110
Jul 1, 1993
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR OUTER PANEL CRACKING AT REAR. *TWS
9313910
Mar 1, 1993
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOOR MAY NOT OPEN USING EITHER INNER OR OUTER HANDLE. *TW
3561
Oct 21, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *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 (current) | 6 | 45 | |
| 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 | 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 |