FaultScore report
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between 1995 and 2006. The largest single group is the body & structure.
25
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 195,000 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 150,000 mi
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
REAR DISC BRAKES
REAR DISC BRAKES
SUMMARY: CORROSION IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PREVENTS AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FOR PAD WEAR. THIS MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE. GM HAS ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION AND CHANGED SPRING RATE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. SAME BASIC DESIGN USED ON ALL MODELS IDENTIFIED.
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.
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.===
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
EQUIPMENT
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.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Risk: PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the parking brake system may contain a non-functional parking brake adjuster. This may result in a gradual loss of parking brake effectiveness as the rear disc pads wear. As a result, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a steep incline. If the vehicle is parked with the transmission in neutral or a forward gear, the vehicle may roll away and result in personal injury or property damage. Correction: A new parking brake adjuster will be installed.
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the front seat shoulder belt webbing may not retract into the retractor. This condition may be caused when the plastic spring cover becomes dislodged allowing the unwinding of the retractor spring. In the event of a vehicle crash in which belt restraint is required, failure of a front seat belt would increase the likelihood of injury to the wearer of the seat belt.
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
Other
On certain Camaro Z28, the hood inner and outer panels could separate. If separation were to occur while the car is in motion, the hood outer panel could fold back and block the driver's view. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DASH CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO BURST INTO FLAMES BEING A TOTAL LOSS. NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS CAR IT IS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10104802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE TITLE FOR VEHICLE. *TS THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A USED CAMARO FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THE PRIVATE PARTY HAS NOT TURNED OVER THE BILL OF SELL.
NHTSA complaint #10161559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DASH CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO BURST INTO FLAMES BEING A TOTAL LOSS. NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS CAR IT IS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10104802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE BRACKETS FOR THE HOOD BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. THE HOOD SKIN BLEW OFF. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10101735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
BOTH FRONT SEAT RETRACTORS MALFUNCTIONED, WILL NOT ALLOW BELTS TO RETURN TO RETRACTORS. BOTH FRONT OCCUPANTS WERE WITHOUT ANY RETRAINTS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #880683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. VERY EASY TO ROLL. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #856151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE REAR AREA OF THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY SMELLS STRONGLY OF GASOLINE AFTER DRIVING, ESPECIALLY IN WARM WEATHER, REGARDLESS OF THE QUANTITY OF FUEL IN THE TANK. NO FUEL LEAK CAN BE VISUALLY DETECTED, BUT THE ODOR PERSISTS, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER NECK.
NHTSA complaint #715574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR OCT 17, AND WAS TOLD THE SEAT BELTS HAD BEEN RECALLED. I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THEY WERE AND WHAT SHOULD I DO.
NHTSA complaint #713534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THE FUEL CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT RUN PROPERLY OR STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #849436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE ISN'T RETRACKTING. ALSO, ALL FOUR SHOCKS THAT HOLD THE HOOD TO THE HATCHBACK UP BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #849173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE ISN'T RETRACKTING. ALSO, ALL FOUR SHOCKS THAT HOLD THE HOOD TO THE HATCHBACK UP BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #849173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
FIBERGLASS HOOD SEPARATED AT 65 MPH, SPLINTERING AND SENDING APPROX. 1/2 THE HOOD ACROSS FREEWAY CENTER MEDIAN AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES,.
NHTSA complaint #708798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELTS INOPERATIVE. QCAW
NHTSA complaint #539168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
HATCH BACK SHOCKS FAILED, ALLOWING HATCH BACK TO FALL.
NHTSA complaint #539168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD SHOCKS FAILED, ALLOWING HOOD TO FALL.
NHTSA complaint #539168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ALL SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND STICK. OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER. ALSO SHOCKS THAT SUPPORT FRONT HOOD ARE FAULTY.
NHTSA complaint #822696 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ALL SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND STICK. OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER. ALSO SHOCKS THAT SUPPORT FRONT HOOD ARE FAULTY.
NHTSA complaint #822696 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SLAMS HARD INTO GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #482670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RIGHT REAR DOOR OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
NHTSA complaint #482670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END MISALIGNED, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #482670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT.
NHTSA complaint #482670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION.
NHTSA complaint #482670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DUE TO DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED, NO REASON GIVEN.
NHTSA complaint #962919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
REAR PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #959515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED. MANUFACTURER INSISTED THAT REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE (85V-106).
NHTSA complaint #959515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CRACK IN THE FRAME THAT SUPPORTS STEERING BOX MECHANISM. TT
NHTSA complaint #959371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.