1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA
Recalls5
Exterior lightingHeadlightsMay 11, 2009, Campaign 09E025000
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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk
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.
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009, Campaign 09E012000
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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk
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.
EquipmentOct 24, 2007, Campaign 07E088000
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 AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk
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.
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006, Campaign 06E065000
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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk
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.
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006, Campaign 06E026000
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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk
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.
All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.
Recent complaints144 total
Most reported, across all 144 complaints
- Power train15%
- Engine and engine cooling14%
- Air bags13%
Air bags, seat beltsCrash1 injuredFiled Feb 24, 2015
I GOT IN A ACCIDENT MY CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT DRIVER FENDER AT 45 MILE PER HOUR DESTROYED MY CAR NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED I AM INJURED I BOUNCED OFF STEERING WHEEL WHEN WE HIT MY SEAT BELT UNLOCKED ABOUT BROKE MY WHOLE RIB CAGE. *JS
Incident Feb 20, 2015
Electrical systemFiled Sep 1, 2014
PARKED CAR IN PUBLIC PARKING SPACE FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES. TRIED TO START CAR WITH NO RESULTS. CHECKED BATTERY ETC. LEFT CAR OVER NIGHT AND HAD IT TOWED 20 MILES TO BOYD CHEVROLET IN HENDERSONVILLE, NC. BOYD REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. TOTAL COST OVER $300. I DEMAND NEW IS WHICH DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE IS RECALL TIMELINE. *TR
Incident Sep 13, 2012
SteeringFiled Aug 27, 2008
MY CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING POWERSTEERING ISSUES. IT FREEZES UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN CORNERS. THIS CAR HAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE POWERSTEERING FLUID IS AT A GOOD LEVEL AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM. *TR
Incident Aug 27, 2008
SteeringFiled Aug 3, 2007
POWER STEERING PUMP/HOSE LEAK. *TR
Incident Sep 1, 1996
Engine and engine coolingFiled Sep 8, 2006
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK 96 CHEVY CAMARO. *NM
Incident Sep 8, 2006
Engine and engine coolingFiled Jun 1, 2005
LEAKING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE COOLANT A CHEVY /LUBY EMPLOYEEE SAYS THEY HAVE SEEN ALOT OF THAT ?
Incident May 18, 2005
Engine and engine coolingFiled Mar 6, 2004
I BELIEVE A PROBLEM "MAY" EXIST WITH CHEVROLET CARS EMPLOYING THE NEW FIVE YEAR OR 50K MILES ANTI-FREEZE. FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND THOSE OF RELATIVES IT APPEARS THE FLUSHING AND REPLACEMENT OF ANTI-FREEZE AT THE SUGGESTED FIVE YEAR OR 50K MILES POINT MAY LEAD TO WATER PUMP FAILURE WITHIN WEEKS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *JB
Incident Jul 3, 2003
Service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed controlCrashFiled Jan 21, 2004
THIS IS REFERENCE A SAFETY PROBLEM DURING A MOVING EMERGENCY STOP/BRAKING SITUATION ON THE 1996 CAMARO. NAMING THE PANEL OR COVER FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH, JUST ABOVE THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. *AK THE PANEL HAS A CUT OUT FOR THE DRIVERS FOOT JUST ABOVE THE GAS PEDDLE, BUT IT ALSO HAS A SLIGHT DROP DOWN ABOVE THE BRAKE PEDDLE. DURING AN EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION, THE DRIVER MOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDDLE TO THE BRAKE, BUT STRIKES THE DROP IN THE FOOT PANEL ABOVE AND DOES NOT ALLOW DRIVERS FOOT TO GET OVER THE BRAKE PEDDLE& THEN WHEN HE PUSHES DOWN, HE STEPS ON THE GAS PEDDLE CAUSING HIM TO RUN INTO WHAT HE STARTED TO BRAKE FOR, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Incident Aug 15, 2002
VisibilityFiled Jan 15, 2004
POWER LOCK SWITCH BROKE 1999 COVERED UNDER WARRANTY POWER DOOR WINDOW SWITCH BROKE 1999 COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND AGAIN 2003 COVERED UNDER MY RYAN EXTENDED WARRANTY REAR WINDOW HATCH RUBBER SEAL WENT BAD AND SEPARATED FROM THE CAR IN 1999 AND NOW AGAIN IN 2003. 2 WINDOW SEALS ON ONE CAR IN 7 YEARS. FIRST ONE WAS COVERED BY WHAT I WAS TOLD A SILENT RECALL. THIS TIME THEY ARE SAYING THEY NEVER SAID THAT BEFORE AND THIS TIME IT IS UP TO ME TO PAY FOR THE SEAL.
Incident Sep 15, 2003
Air bagsCrash1 injuredFiled May 11, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DURING A SNOW STORM VEHICLE VEERED AND BUMPED INTO A CONCRETE MEDIAN. VEHICLE ONLY HAD SCRATCHES ON THE BUMPER, BUT THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE WINDSHIELD BROKE. THE DRIVER'S NECK WAS INJURED. *AK
Incident Dec 7, 2003
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Engine and engine coolingFiled Nov 25, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A NOISE WHICH IT MAKE IT HARD TO SHIFT GEAR. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TS
Electrical systemFiled Sep 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COOLING FAN MOTOR CUTS OFF . DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRES THAT CONNECT TO THE COOLING FAN ARE NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH. NLM
Incident Sep 12, 2002
Exterior lightingFiled Apr 27, 2002
I HAVE CONTINUOUSLY HAVE HAD SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE, WHICH THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO CORRECTLY FIX. THE BRAKE LIGHTS, ALONG WITH THE LEFT DIRECTIONAL HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY FIXED OVER 5 TIMES NOW, AND I HAVE ALL THE PAPERWOK MTO PROVE THE PROBLEMS.*AK
Incident May 21, 2001
Fuel system, gasolineFiled Apr 19, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING, DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL LINE RUPTURED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM
Incident Apr 15, 2002
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Mar 14, 2002
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILS, CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO ENGAGE, MAKING THE CAR TAKE A SIGNIFICANTLY LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. I AM AFRAID IT IS GOING TO END IN A CRASH. NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
Incident Oct 30, 2001
Air bagsCrash2 injuredFiled Oct 25, 2001
VEHICLE HIT A TREE AT 25-30 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. FRONT IMPACT, TWO INJURIES, VEHICLE TOTALLED. *AK *JB
Incident Oct 18, 2001
Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasolineFiled Sep 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD DIE OUT FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 TIMES. MECHANIC PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC AND COMPUTER FAILED TO REGISTER ANY PROBLEM CODES. MECHANIC DID REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND CRANKSHAFT, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED.*AK
TiresFiled Aug 7, 2001
BEGGING OF TREAD SEPARATION. WENT TO FIRESTONE DEALER THEY WOULD NOT EVEN ADMIT IT WAS A DEFAULT AND WANTED ME TO BUT A NEW TIRE. WENT TO GOODYEAR THEY WOULD NOT LET ME LEAVE PARKING LOT ON MY TIRE. THEY GAVE ME A SPARE AND TOLD ME FIRESTONE MUST REPLACE ALL MY TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUS. WHAT SHOULD I DO PUT THE TIRE BACK ON AND GET A GOOD LAWYER OR MAYBE CONTACT BETTER BUSINESS , BY THE WAY FIRESTONE CORP. OFFICES ARE GIVING ME RUN AROUND ALSO. I JUST WANT TO HAVE SAFE TIRES. *AK
TiresFiled Aug 7, 2001
BEGGING OF TREAD SEPARATION. WENT TO FIRESTONE DEALER THEY WOULD NOT EVEN ADMIT IT WAS A DEFAULT AND WANTED ME TO BUT A NEW TIRE. WENT TO GOODYEAR THEY WOULD NOT LET ME LEAVE PARKING LOT ON MY TIRE. THEY GAVE ME A SPARE AND TOLD ME FIRESTONE MUST REPLACE ALL MY TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUS. WHAT SHOULD I DO PUT THE TIRE BACK ON AND GET A GOOD LAWYER OR MAYBE CONTACT BETTER BUSINESS , BY THE WAY FIRESTONE CORP. OFFICES ARE GIVING ME RUN AROUND ALSO. I JUST WANT TO HAVE SAFE TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: OBPJ TIRESIZE: P245/5016)
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jul 5, 2001
WHEN PRESSINGDOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. HAS TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *AK
Incident Jun 25, 2001
Electrical systemFiled Jul 2, 2001
DATE LISTED IS FROM THE LAST REPAIR; THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK
Incident Jul 2, 2001
Air bagsCrash4 injuredFiled Jun 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK CONSUMER STATES ROAD WAS SLIGHTLY DAMP, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISH TAILED, CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT IT SEEMED TO HAVE GAINED SPEED INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE STARTED GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES AND FRONT END HIT AN ENBANKMENT, THROUGH IT AROUND AND BACKEND WENT INTO A DEEP DITCH, THE SEAT BELTS BROKE FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE , AS WELL AS OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*JB
Incident May 18, 2001
Seat beltsCrash2 injuredFiled Jun 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AT 45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TRACK. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETLY TOTALED. NONE OF THE SAFTY FEATURES WORKED. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF AT ANY TIME GM HAD ANY RECALLS OR TECH SERVICE BULLITINS THAT CONCERN THIS PROBLEM ON SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR. *YH
Incident May 18, 2001
Fuel system, gasolineFiled Apr 23, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR GAS TANK, BUT WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT PARTS WERE NOT IN STOCK. *JB
Incident Apr 16, 2001
Fuel system, gasolineFiled Mar 10, 2001
CAR WOULD NOT START, WHEN IT DID IT IDLED ROUGH. I DROVE IT 1/2 MILE AND IT LOST POWER AND DIED. TOWED TO DEALER SAT OVER WEEK END CAR SARTED AND RAN FINE. CODE SHOWED LEAN CONDITION IN ALL 8 CYLINDERS.*AK
Incident Sep 2, 2000
Engine and engine cooling, electrical systemFiled Mar 10, 2001
CAR HAS CONSTANT MISS AND POOR DRIVABILITY AT TIMES. CAR STARTED MISSING VERY BAD. SHUT CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER FIXED NO START BUT FOUND MISS IN CAR. STATED DISTIBUTER CAP MAYBE THE PROBLEM. THIS MISS DEVELOPED AFTER WARRENTY WORK ON WATER PUMP AND A.I.R PUMP REPLACEMENT. *AK
Incident Mar 7, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Mar 10, 2001
THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. BRAKE PEDAL WILL HAVE NO PRESSURE AND CAR WILL TAKE EXTRA DISTANCE TO STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS WET OR AT LOW SPEEDS WET OR DRY.*AK
Incident Mar 10, 2001
Power trainFiled Mar 10, 2001
AT LOW SPEEDS CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND THAT COMES FROM REAR END. DEALER STATES THAT THE FUID NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FLUID WAS CHANGED AND THE CAR STILL MAKES THIS NOISE. HAVE NOT RETURNED TO DEALER YET.
Steering, engine and engine cooling, electrical systemFiled Jan 19, 2001
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS , IE.. WATER PUMP CLUTCH SWITCH, OIL PAN LEAK, REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, DASH CONTROLS MALFUNCTION
Incident Jul 1, 2000
Fuel system, gasolineFireFiled Nov 13, 2000
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL C99083 REGARDING THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR PUMP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE INSURER OF THE VEHICLE OWNER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DAMAGES. *SLC
Incident Jul 15, 2000
Power trainFiled Nov 6, 2000
MY CAMARO HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP PRESENTING THE P1870 TRANSMISSION CODE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED OVER 2000 WARRANTIED MAJOR WORK ON THE TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO 36000 MILES. I AM STILL HAVING REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND HAVE LOOKED UP THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ONLY TO FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION-AUTOMATIC AND THE COMPUTER PRESENTING THE P1870 CODE. I AM REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THAT THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON INDICATING TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. I HAVE CONTACT GM WITH NO REPLY. YOU WOULD THINK AFTER PERFORMING $2500 WORTH OF USELESS REPAIR WORK THAT THEY WOULD HAVE PUT IN A REBUILT TRANSMISSION OR OFFERED HELP TO ME IN ANOTHER WAY. IT IS SLOWLY BECOMING A SAFETY AND PUNITIVE MATTER TO ME.*AK
Power trainFiled Oct 24, 2000
AT ABOUT 28,000 MILES, PINION SEAL WAS LEAKING, DEALER SERVICE DEPT FIXED. AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES, PINION BEARINGS AND OTHER BEARINGS WENT BAD, PRIVATE SHOP FIXED. AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES, BEARING IN REAR END WENT BAD AGAIN, PRIVATE SHOP FIXED. NOW, BEARING IN MIDDLE OF DRIVESHAFT IS BAD (NO REPAIR AS OF YET). *AK
Engine and engine coolingFiled Oct 19, 2000
CAR DIES WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP -ALSO WHEN DRIVING FOR EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME
Incident Sep 13, 2000
EquipmentFireFiled Oct 11, 2000
AMPLIFIER IN REAR OF CAR BURST INTO FLAMES DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHILE DRIVING CAR. IF AMP WAS INCASED IN METAL ISTEAD OF PLASTIC FIRE WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. WIRING FOR REAR LIGHTING WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. *AK
Incident Oct 9, 2000
SteeringFiled Oct 10, 2000
WHILE MAKING A TURN STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK FOR A FEW SECONDS UNTIL IT POPS.ALSO, POWER STEERING WILL NOT WORK. THEN, WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT IT WILL BE FINE. *AK
Incident Sep 10, 2000
Fuel system, gasolineFireFiled Oct 3, 2000
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NLM
Incident Jul 15, 2000
Power trainFiled May 13, 2000
AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 18000 MILES. REPLACED N/C. FAILED AGAIN AT 40000 MILES. REPLACED AT N/C. FAILED FOR THIRD TIME AT 76800 MILES. DEALER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. CHEVROLET COTACTED. CSR OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE AND IS UNWILLING TO ADMIT THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. CURRENTLY SEEKING FURTHER ASSISTANCE. DEALER STATES THAT WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENT TRANS. IS 3/50000 IF CUSTOMER PAYS FOR REPAIR BUT ONLY 3/36000 IF DEALER REPLACES UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
Incident May 7, 2000
Air bags, seat beltsCrash1 injuredFiled Apr 28, 2000
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *AK
Electrical systemFiled Feb 9, 2000
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE JUST DIED. DRIVER HAD TO CLIMB OUT OF THE TOP BECAUSE THE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND WOULDN'T OPEN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE THE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH CAUSED THE LOCKS TO FREEZE UP. *AK *ML
Incident Jan 13, 2000
Electrical systemFiled Dec 2, 1999
WHAT DO I DO ABOUT IT TO GET IT FIXED, I SAW A TSB ON IT.
Incident Dec 1, 1997
VisibilityFiled Nov 4, 1999
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORATICALLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC
Service brakes, air, power train, electrical systemFiled Nov 1, 1999
CAR WILL NOT START IN THE COLD THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND AND LIGHTS FLICKER FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE ENGINE TURNS OVER. MULTIPLE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS SEEMS TO BE CONSISTENTLY HAPPPENINGS WITH MULTIPLE PROBLEMS OF ALL KINDS.
Seat beltsFiled Oct 28, 1999
BOTH ORIGINAL SEAT BELT GUIDES HAVE FAILED. THE DRIVERS SIDE ONE WAS REPLACED ON 4/8/99 AND FAILED AGAIN ON 10/24/99. IF THE GUIDE BROKE DURING A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT COULD WRAP AROUND THE DRIVERS NECK CAUSING SERIOUS HARM. CAN WE GET GM TO FIX THIS BAD PLASTIC PIECE FOR GOOD?
Incident Oct 1, 1999
Suspension, power trainFiled Sep 29, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AND THERE IS A CLUCKING NOISE COMING FROMT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Incident Jun 1, 1997
Unknown or otherFiled Sep 24, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Unknown or otherFiled Sep 24, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Engine and engine coolingFiled Sep 6, 1999
VEHICLE MAY OPERATE NORMALLY FOR UP TO 3 DAYS. WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO VARY BETWEEN 800 TO 1800 RPM. IF AT A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN YOU HAVE TO APPLY THE BREAK AND KEEP THE RPM (WITH THE GAS PEDAL), ABOVE THE VARYING RPM, TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING. THE VEHICLE 50% OF THE TIME, LATELY WILL STALL AFTER THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCEDURE, OR DRIVE OF F. THE VEHICLE ISN'T DRIVEN ANYMORE. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: THE DEALER THAT 'S BEEN WORKING WITH THIS PROBLEM SINCE 10/01/1998, IS WALLACE CHEROLET, 1001 SOUTH SLAPPEY BLVD., ALBANY, GEORGIA 31901, TELE: 912432-6271.
Incident Oct 1, 1998
Engine and engine coolingFiled Sep 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. GM HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML
Incident Oct 1, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Aug 24, 1999
I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE BRAKES 3-4 TIMES AND HAVE PUT NEW BRAKES ON IT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THERE IS SURELY NO WAY I COULD GO THROUGH THAT MANY MASTER CYLINDERS WITH IN THE TIME I HAVE HAD IT. MY NEXT MOVE IS TO REPLACE OR LOOK AT THE "BOOSTER" FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. MY BRAKES ARE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE, WHEN STOPPED, I HAVE TO ETHIER PUT IT IN PARK, OR PUMP THE BRAKE TO STAY FULLY STOPPED....IT KINDA "EASE UP" LIKE YOU UNKNOWNLY LET YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE BUT YOU DON'T. PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOMETHING ON THIS...ANYTHING. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PROUD CAMARO OWNER, MICHELLE DORR., SALLISAW, OK
Incident Jun 3, 1998
Fuel system, gasolineFireFiled Aug 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO THE FUEL LINE LEAKING GAS BECAUSE IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE MANIFOLD. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA crash ratings
1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2-DR. HB.
- Front, driver
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Front, passenger
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Side, front seat
- Not Rated
- Side, rear seat
- Not Rated
- Rollover
- Not Rated
Rated under NHTSA's pre-2011 program, which scored each seat. These stars can't be compared with ratings from 2011 on.
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