NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Filler Pipe AND CAP
2337.7%
Frontal
1423.0%
Tank Assembly
914.8%
Gasoline
46.6%
Ignition
46.6%
Horn
34.9%
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
23.3%
Automatic Transmission
23.3%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
218.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
436.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
436.4%
150,000+ miles
19.1%
When owners complained
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.
Jan 1995peak 10Sep 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
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.
PE97008Opened 3 Feb 1997Closed 30 Jun 1997AIR BAGS
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT.
EA93005Opened 29 Jan 1993Closed 26 Apr 1994VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL LEAKS
PE92073Opened 2 Sep 1992Closed 29 Jan 1993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
DP91012Opened 17 Sep 1991Closed 16 Jan 1992SUSPENSION
AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL LUG STUDS
AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL LUG STUDS
Recalls on the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
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.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
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.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: 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.
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
94V077000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
91V074000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
91V067000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
Risk: UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
91V031000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
Risk: IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 19940784,559 units in Canada
Fuel System
THESE VEHICLES COULD EXHIBIT CRACKS OR "PIN HOLES" AT THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT . THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL ODOUR OR FUEL LEAKAGE. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL TANKS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS AND REPLACED AS REQUIRED.
Recall 199107412 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 207 - ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. SEAT BACK MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT DUE TO INTERFERENCE FROM A TRIM COVER SCREW. CORRECTION: UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER SCREWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.
Recall 1991069606 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 209 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. - SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE OR MAY DO SO ONLY AFTER WIGGLING AND/OR FORCING THE LATCH PLATE. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND SUSPECT RETRACTOR SIDE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES (WHICH INCLUDE LATCH PLATES) WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 189,000 milesMoreno Valley, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 189,000.
NHTSA complaint #10324571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamsburg, OHCrash2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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 SEAT HE HAS NECK INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #751339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Towanda, KS99 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #708639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Mateo, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A REAR END COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #533858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camden, TNCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
NHTSA complaint #820758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterford, MICrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45-50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. OWNER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #823285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 73,000 milesHuntington, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LEAKING ONTO GROUND WHEN FILLING TANK AT A GAS STATION. FOUND INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY RECALL FROM 1994. OWNED THE CAR SINCE 1996.
NHTSA complaint #11353212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,500 milesTuscon, AZ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10509548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,500 milesWestminster, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 RUSTED DISTRIBUTOR MAGNETIC ROTOR ASSY. ITS SPINNING VANES HAD RUSTED,THROWING OFF BIG RUSTY CHUNKS OF METAL UNDER DIST. CAP. IN THAT CONDITION, COMPUTER COULD NOT KEEP ACCURATE SENSE OF CRANKSHAFT POSITION. I AM AMAZED IT WOULD RUN AT ALL UPON DISCOVERY OF FAILURE. DISTRIBUTOR TO BE REPLACED .
NHTSA complaint #10454560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,500 milesWestminster, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 RUSTED DISTRIBUTOR MAGNETIC ROTOR ASSY. ITS SPINNING VANES HAD RUSTED,THROWING OFF BIG RUSTY CHUNKS OF METAL UNDER DIST. CAP. IN THAT CONDITION, COMPUTER COULD NOT KEEP ACCURATE SENSE OF CRANKSHAFT POSITION. I AM AMAZED IT WOULD RUN AT ALL UPON DISCOVERY OF FAILURE. DISTRIBUTOR TO BE REPLACED .
NHTSA complaint #10454560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesLoxahatchee, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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#94V077000; COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
NHTSA complaint #10366846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesMoreno Valley, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 189,000.
NHTSA complaint #10324571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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 NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL# 94V077000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10283559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesMorven, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAMARO HAS BEEN SITTING IN A GARAGE FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. I WAS SPEAKING TO MARTIN WHEELER AT GM CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER WHO SAID HE COULD NOT FIND A MANAGER TO SPEAK WITH ME (THEY WERE ALL OCCUPIED). I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO MAIL PAPER CORRESPONDENCE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: GENERAL MOTORS PO BOX 33170 DETROIT, MI 48232-5170 THANKS, ROBERT WILKES
NHTSA complaint #10275350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesPort Charlotte, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 "NO VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR ASSOCIATED OPEN CAMPAIGN INFORMATION MATCHING MY VIN WAS FOUND." I ASKED IF THE WORK WAS DONE TO THIS CAR AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT TELL ME SINCE THEY ONLY KEEP RECORDS FOR 10 YEARS. THE # IS . I KNOW THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND ALSO IT MAKES THE CAR VERY UNSAFE TO USE AS WELL AS RELEASING FUMES INSIDE OF THE ATTACHED GARAGE WHICH WOULD BE CONSIDERED UNHEALTHY. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE TO GET THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED, OR SHOULD I HIRE AN ATTORNEY?
NHTSA complaint #10254356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesBaileys Harbor, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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 ON THE HAS TANK HAS PIN HOLES LEAK. UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10214066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Pleasant, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA complaint #10138167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vacaville, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA complaint #10115494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesVinton, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
NHTSA complaint #10071828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hesperia, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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 DEFRAUDING ME
NHTSA complaint #10060419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palatine, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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 BAFFLES IN THE TANK AND THAT THE LOOSE FILLER NECK RATTLED AGAINST THE INTERNAL BAFFLES ALSO. I FELT THAT SOLDERING THE JOINT WOULD BE A QUICK FIX, BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOOSENESS, IT WOULD ONLY LEAK AGAIN IN TIME. AT THIS POINT I DECIDED TO JUST REPLACE THE TANK(AND FUEL PUMP). I WENT ON THE INTERNET TO SHOP FOR PRICES. WHILE USING '1991CAMARO FUEL TANK' AS SEARCH WORDS, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL. WHEN I QUESTIONED A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WITH MY VIN # THEY SAID IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH THE SAME RESULTS. IT SEEMED ODD THAT EVERYWHERE I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET THERE WAS INFORMATION THAT SAID MY CAR WAS INVOLVED, YET THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY CAR. I HAVE ALREADY ORDERED A NEW TANK AND PUMP FROM CHEVROLET. THIS IS MY SON'S CAR AND I WANT IT IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER BECAUSE HE LEAVES IN 2 WEEKS FOR COLLEGE. SO, WITH OR WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL THE REPAIR NEEDS TO BE DONE. I FEEL I SHOULD AT LEAST GET REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE TANK.
NHTSA complaint #10030990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesCanonsburg, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
NHTSA complaint #10014311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN WILL MALFUNCTON DUE TO THE DESIGN OF STEERING WHEEL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #8001162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamsburg, OHCrash2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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 SEAT HE HAS NECK INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #751339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kent, WA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IS THERE ANYWAY TO GO ABOUT GETTING REPAIRS DONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #748163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kent, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
IS THERE ANYWAY TO GO ABOUT GETTING REPAIRS DONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #748163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sleepy Hollow, IL
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
NHTSA complaint #747525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leeds, AL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK THERE IS A STRONG PRESENCE OF GAS FUMES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN.
NHTSA complaint #882303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baton Rouge, LA
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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 OWNER A NEW ONE FOR A CONSIDERABLE SUM. BUT, IT IS MADE OF THE SAME HEAT REACTIVE PLASTIC AND DOES NOT HAVE VENTILATION TO DISAPATE THE HEAT...LIKE THE ONE ALREADY ON THE CAR. THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS ANY YEAR OF THIS DESIGN, SURELY INCLUDING THE '92'S AS WELL. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EASILY DETERMINE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS. ONE USUALLY FINDS OUT AT INSPECTION TIME OR BY BEING TICKETED BY THE POLICE. THE INSPECTION WORKER TOLD ME THAT ALMOST EVERY VEHICLE LIKE MINE FAILS THIS ONE PARTICULAR INSPECTION REQUIREMENT DUE TO ITS DESIGN. CAN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATE AND IF FOUND VALID, REQUIRE GM TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR THIS POOR DESIGN? MANY OTHER PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THIS VEHICLE SUFFER A PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY. HOWEVER, THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT ADVERSELY AFFECTS SAFETY. I CAN BE REACHED BY CELL PHONE AS WELL AS THE NUMBER ALREADY PROVIDED. THE CELL PHONE IS (225)907-5911. ONE OTHER COMPLAINT IS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THEY FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AFTER THE SECOND YEAR. EVENTUALLY, I REPLACED THE MOTOR WITH ONE FROM A PARTS STORE AT MY EXPENSE AND CURED THE PROBLEM. HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS?
NHTSA complaint #739554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkland, FL
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TREAD SEPARATION WITH SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF AIR NO DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: DONT KNOW )
NHTSA complaint #737388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkland, FL
TIRES
TREAD SEPARATION WITH SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF AIR NO DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY (TIRESIZE: DONT KNOW)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: DONT KNOW )
NHTSA complaint #737388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.