Owners have filed 182 complaints
about the 1994 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between 1995 and 2017.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 13 of 24 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 57
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Camaro. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
30.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 9
5% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1994 compares with every other Chevrolet Camaro
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.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
15.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
210.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
210.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
210.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1050.0%
150,000+ miles
315.0%
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 8Sep 2017
NHTSA investigations into the 1994 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.
EA97024Opened 13 Nov 1997Closed 29 Sep 1998VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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 THATBROKEN OR DISLODGED RETENTION CLIP DOES NOT RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL LINE BUNDLE TOWARD THE LEFT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION CHECK VALVE.FAILURE OF THE CLIP PLACES THE FUEL LINE BUNDLE ASSEMBLY IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION AS THE 1993 MODEL YEAR LTI VEHICLES.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND...
PE97036Opened 24 Jul 1997Closed 13 Nov 1997VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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-ROUTED FUEL TUBES MAY FAIL FROM CONTACT WITH A HOT AIR CHECK VALVE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.GM MAINTAINS THAT NO PROBLEMS SHOULD OCCUR IF THE CLIP IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ISN'T MISHANDLED DURING SUBSEQUENT SERVICE OPERATIONS.SOME OWNERS HAVE ALLEGED TO ODI THAT THE SUBJECT CL...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 139,000 milesNorth Platte, NEFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE MELTED NEAR THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #11023693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesRiverside, CAFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE TURNING THE KEY TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES MELTED DURING THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10783661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,000 milesZephyrhill, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING IN HER VEHICLE. SHE DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS MISROUTED, WHICH CAUSED IT TO STRIKE THE AIR PRESSURE EXHAUST AREA, BURN, AND LEAK FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS); THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
NHTSA complaint #10274092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
THE AIR BAG IN MY CAMARO DEPLOYED AT THE SPEED OF 20 MPH COMING OUT AT 200 MILES PER HOUR; 2,000 LBS. OF PRESSURE PER SQUARE INCH AND THE FORCE OF A 12-GUAGE-SHOTGUN BLAST (ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE AND OTHER RESEARCH- WHICH I HAVE A FULL OUTLINE ON, COMPLETE WITH SOURCES) IN MY FACE. HAD THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED, I WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE, WHERE THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND/OR SEATBELT WOULD HAVE MORE THAN SUFFICED. THE WARNING POSTED ON THE DASH AND STEERING WHEEL OR VISOR IS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12; HOWEVER, I STAND 61 INCHES IS TALL AND 112 POUNDS; THE AVERAGE 12-YEAR OLD IS ABOUT THIS SIZE. THERE IS NO WARNING FOR SMALL WOMEN. THE AIR BAG CAUSED A FRONTAL LOBE INJURY, (I WAS UNCONSCIOUS FOR 45 MINUTES) A BROKEN NOSE, ABRASIONS ON THE SIDE OF MY FACE, RUPTURED TWO DISCS IN MY NECK (C5 AND C6) AND FURTHER INJURING MY SPINAL CORD (MYLEOMALACIA). THE RUPTURED DISCS IN MY NECK ARE PRESSING INWARDS AGAINST MY SPINAL CORD, AND THE RESULTING SPINAL CORD AND NERVE COMPRESSION ARE AFFECTING PRIMARILY MY HANDS, AS WELL AS MY NECK, LEFT SHOULDER, SHOULDER BLADE AND LEG MOVEMENTS. THE PAIN IS HORRENDOUS-THE NERVE PAIN. THIS COST ME MY CAREER AS A LEGAL SECRETARY OF 23 YEARS BECAUSE THE NERVES THAT ARE AFFECTED ARE PRIMARILY IN MY HANDS. I HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY OR I MIGHT PICK UP A SUITCASE ONE DAY AND PARALYZE MYSELF, ACCORDING TO MY NEUROLOGIST. I HAVE APPLIED FOR DISABILITY AND AWAITING THE ROUND OF APPEALS AS IT ALWAYS GOES HERE IN TEXAS. I AM NOT MARRIED AND HAD NO OTHER RESOURCES. I LOST MY CAR, MY HOUSE AND MY HEALTH DUE TO THIS AIR BAG. THERE ARE TWO ISSUES HERE: 1) THE SENSITIVITY OF THE AIR BAG; THE SPEED AT WHICH IT HIT ME AND THE SUBSEQUENT PERMANENT INJURIES; AND 2) THE LAW THAT STILL SAYS IF YOU HIT SOMEONE IN THE REAR, IT IS AUTOMATICALLY YOUR FAULT. THERE ARE MANY STAGED ACCIDENTS WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TO PAY AND PEOPLE ARE INJURED, ALL FOR THE SAKE OF GETTING LARGE SUMS OF MONEY FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
NHTSA complaint #10184709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Juan, PRFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EN UNA AVENIDA DE LA CIUDAD CONGESTIONADA, SENTI UNA SUAVE EXPLOSION BAJO MIS PIES, SALE HUMO BAJO LA TAPA DEL MOTOR. EL CABLE DE ACERO QUE HALA EL GANCHO DE LA TAPA DEL MOTOR YA ESTA DERRETIDO. ABIERTA LA TAPA EL FUEGO COGE FUERZA EN 2 MINUTOS LOS ACCESORIOS PLASTICOS DE VENTILACION DEL MOTOR, LA BATERIA, EL SISTEMA ELECTRICO, EL SISTEMA DE FRENOS, LA CORREA DE REPARTICION, EL ALTERNADOR; EN FIN TODO EL CUBICULO DEL MOTOR SE QUEMO. EL EXTERIOR DEL CARRO NO SUFRIO DANOS EXCEPTO POR LA PINTURA BAJO LA REJILLA DECORATIVA DE LA TAPA DEL MOTOR, Y LA REJILLA DE VENTILACION ENTRE LA TAPA DEL MOTOR Y EL CRISTAL DELANTERO (DONDE SE UBICAN LOS LIMPIAVIDRIOS). POR INTERNET ENCONTRE UN RECALLS BAJO NHTSA SEARCH RESULTS IDENTIFICADO COMO NHTSA CAMPAING ID NUMBER: 93V199000, DONDE INFORMA DE PROBLEMAS EN LAS LINEAS DE COMBUSTIBLE POR ESTAR MUY CERCA DE AREAS DE ALTA TEMPERATURA. HICE CONTACTO CON GM EN LA FLORIDA SOLICITANDO INFORMACION SOBRE ESTE RECALLS MANIFESTANDOME QUE SOLO 600 AUTOS SUFRIERON ESTE PROBLEMA. NO SATISFECHO CON ESTA RESPUESTA ENCONTRE UNA SITUACION SIMILAR MENOS GRAVE EN NHTSA OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION. COMPLAINTS SEARCH RESULTS REPORTADO CON EL ODI ID NUMBER: 10139606 DE OCTUBRE 11 DE 2005, VIN 2G1FP22P4R2. SOMETO A SU CONSIDERACION ESTA SITUACION PARA DETERMINAR RESPONSABILIDAD. UPDATED 04/19/06
NHTSA complaint #10142930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 166,158 milesDothan, ALFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PULLED UP TO GAS STATION, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, UNDER HOOD, ON DRIVERS SIDE, POSSIBLY DUE TO FUEL LINES, LAYING ON TOP OF EXHAUST AIR CHECK VALVE ON DRIVERS SIDE. AIR CHECK VALVE POSSIBLY BURNT FUEL LINES AND CAUGHT FIRE, HOOD AREA BURNT FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES, AND CAUSED THE FOLLOWING DAMAGE. THE HOOD VENT, COWL. BURNT FOUR SPARK PLUG WIRES, AND DAMAGED CLIPS SECURING THEM, BURNT THE MAJORITY OF THE UNDER HOOD PORTION OF THE FUEL LINES. MELTED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING DRIVERS SIDE BOOT AND STEERING GEAR COVER. IT ALSO MELTED WIRES RELATED TO THE COOLANT SENDER, AND AIR PUMP CONNECTORS. ALSO THE TOP OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD COVERING WAS MELTED, BUT DIDN'T HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THE ENGINE. I HAVE SO FAR REPAIRED THE FOLLOWING THINGS RELATED TO THE ENGINE, IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT; FUEL LINES, AND SPARK PLUG WIRES.
NHTSA complaint #10139605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 139,000 milesNorth Platte, NEFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE MELTED NEAR THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #11023693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,280 milesHazel Crest, IL
POWER TRAIN
MY 2010 CAMARO THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW HAD 36,280 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED THE REQUIRED EMISSION TEST DO TO THE CRANKSHAFT (TIMING BELTS) BEING BAD . I HAVE CONTACTED GMC AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IN HOMEWOOD IL TO ASSIST ME IN THE REPAIRS AS THE REPAIRS WERE $1,700.00. I WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 36,000 MILES OR 6 YEARS. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND GMC ARE AWARE THE THIS YEAR AND MODEL CAR HAS THIS ENGINE PROBLEM AND ARE NOT WILLING TO CORRECT THEM CAUSING THE OWNERS TO REPAIR THE ISSUE AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THIS CAR COST AROUND $38,000 DOLLARS TO PURCHASE NEW.
NHTSA complaint #10873306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,280 milesHazel Crest, IL
ENGINE
MY 2010 CAMARO THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW HAD 36,280 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED THE REQUIRED EMISSION TEST DO TO THE CRANKSHAFT (TIMING BELTS) BEING BAD . I HAVE CONTACTED GMC AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IN HOMEWOOD IL TO ASSIST ME IN THE REPAIRS AS THE REPAIRS WERE $1,700.00. I WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 36,000 MILES OR 6 YEARS. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND GMC ARE AWARE THE THIS YEAR AND MODEL CAR HAS THIS ENGINE PROBLEM AND ARE NOT WILLING TO CORRECT THEM CAUSING THE OWNERS TO REPAIR THE ISSUE AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THIS CAR COST AROUND $38,000 DOLLARS TO PURCHASE NEW.
NHTSA complaint #10873306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesIndependence, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE A CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 1994, QUITE OFTEN THE ABS INOPERABLE LIGHT COMES ON, MEANING THE ABS OR ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IN WHICH THE SEVERITY OF THE ABS OPERATING IS CRUCIAL TO PREVENTING ACCIDENTS. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING, AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AND IT TERRIFIES ME WHEN I SEE IT. I AM UNAWARE OF WHAT BECAUSE OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE IS. I ALSO OWNED A PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1997 THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, MOREOVER THESE TWO CARS ARE BASICALLY THE SAME EXCEPT FOR THE BODY. THIS IS A GM PROBLEM IN LIEU OF BOTH CARS BEING MADE BY GM. I HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF ANY RECALL NOR HAVE I SEEN THIS ISSUE ON ANY RECALL LIST, ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS HAVE BECOME STANDARD ON ALL VEHICLES DUE TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PREVENTING ACCIDENTS AND I HAVE ALSO READ MANY COMMENTS FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CAREFUL CONSIDERATION MOREOVER INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WEBSITE WHERE CONSUMERS ARE ABLE TO VOICE THESE DEFECTS THAT AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS SWEEP UNDER THE RUG. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING BACK FROM YOU AND THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10836798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesRiverside, CAFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE TURNING THE KEY TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES MELTED DURING THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10783661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,459 milesPhiladelphia, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MY ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER LIGHTS, A/C & AIR CONTROL KNOB LIGHTS, AND THE LIGHT FOR THE SHIFTER ALL STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, MY TRIP ODOMETER DOES NOT FUNCTION EITHER. I CHECKED THE FUSE PANEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED I WASN'T MISSING ANY OF THEM & NONE WENT BAD EITHER. WHAT ELSE COULD BE CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN? OBVIOUSLY IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OF SOME SORT.
NHTSA complaint #10473361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,459 milesPhiladelphia, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MY ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER LIGHTS, A/C & AIR CONTROL KNOB LIGHTS, AND THE LIGHT FOR THE SHIFTER ALL STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, MY TRIP ODOMETER DOES NOT FUNCTION EITHER. I CHECKED THE FUSE PANEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED I WASN'T MISSING ANY OF THEM & NONE WENT BAD EITHER. WHAT ELSE COULD BE CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN? OBVIOUSLY IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OF SOME SORT.
NHTSA complaint #10473361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,459 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MY ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER LIGHTS, A/C & AIR CONTROL KNOB LIGHTS, AND THE LIGHT FOR THE SHIFTER ALL STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, MY TRIP ODOMETER DOES NOT FUNCTION EITHER. I CHECKED THE FUSE PANEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED I WASN'T MISSING ANY OF THEM & NONE WENT BAD EITHER. WHAT ELSE COULD BE CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN? OBVIOUSLY IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OF SOME SORT.
NHTSA complaint #10473361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesLeominster, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I E-MAILED AND CALLED GM ABOUT MY VEHICLE AND PUT THEM ON NOTICE FOR FAILURE TOFIX RECALLS ABOUT MY 94 CHEVY CAMARO , GAS SMELLS AND OTHER DEFECTS AND THEIR REFUSAL TO FIX RECALLS AFTER MONTHS OF NOTHING GETTING DONE CONSTANT PHONE CALLS AND WAITING . I PUT THEM ON NOTICE OVER 2 MONTHS AGO , THAT'S PLENTY OF TIME TO REPAIR VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10274207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,000 milesZephyrhill, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING IN HER VEHICLE. SHE DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS MISROUTED, WHICH CAUSED IT TO STRIKE THE AIR PRESSURE EXHAUST AREA, BURN, AND LEAK FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS); THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
NHTSA complaint #10274092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLeominster, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FAILURE TO FIX RECALL, FAILURE TO NOTIFY OWNER FAILURE TO GIVE INFO ON GM LICENSED IN MASSACHUSETTS TO FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST COMPANY. *TR UPDATED 07/22/09.*JB THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHY HIS COMPLAINT DID NOT LEAD TO AN INVESTIGATION. UPDATED 02/04/10.
NHTSA complaint #10263822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
THE AIR BAG IN MY CAMARO DEPLOYED AT THE SPEED OF 20 MPH COMING OUT AT 200 MILES PER HOUR; 2,000 LBS. OF PRESSURE PER SQUARE INCH AND THE FORCE OF A 12-GUAGE-SHOTGUN BLAST (ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE AND OTHER RESEARCH- WHICH I HAVE A FULL OUTLINE ON, COMPLETE WITH SOURCES) IN MY FACE. HAD THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED, I WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE, WHERE THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND/OR SEATBELT WOULD HAVE MORE THAN SUFFICED. THE WARNING POSTED ON THE DASH AND STEERING WHEEL OR VISOR IS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12; HOWEVER, I STAND 61 INCHES IS TALL AND 112 POUNDS; THE AVERAGE 12-YEAR OLD IS ABOUT THIS SIZE. THERE IS NO WARNING FOR SMALL WOMEN. THE AIR BAG CAUSED A FRONTAL LOBE INJURY, (I WAS UNCONSCIOUS FOR 45 MINUTES) A BROKEN NOSE, ABRASIONS ON THE SIDE OF MY FACE, RUPTURED TWO DISCS IN MY NECK (C5 AND C6) AND FURTHER INJURING MY SPINAL CORD (MYLEOMALACIA). THE RUPTURED DISCS IN MY NECK ARE PRESSING INWARDS AGAINST MY SPINAL CORD, AND THE RESULTING SPINAL CORD AND NERVE COMPRESSION ARE AFFECTING PRIMARILY MY HANDS, AS WELL AS MY NECK, LEFT SHOULDER, SHOULDER BLADE AND LEG MOVEMENTS. THE PAIN IS HORRENDOUS-THE NERVE PAIN. THIS COST ME MY CAREER AS A LEGAL SECRETARY OF 23 YEARS BECAUSE THE NERVES THAT ARE AFFECTED ARE PRIMARILY IN MY HANDS. I HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY OR I MIGHT PICK UP A SUITCASE ONE DAY AND PARALYZE MYSELF, ACCORDING TO MY NEUROLOGIST. I HAVE APPLIED FOR DISABILITY AND AWAITING THE ROUND OF APPEALS AS IT ALWAYS GOES HERE IN TEXAS. I AM NOT MARRIED AND HAD NO OTHER RESOURCES. I LOST MY CAR, MY HOUSE AND MY HEALTH DUE TO THIS AIR BAG. THERE ARE TWO ISSUES HERE: 1) THE SENSITIVITY OF THE AIR BAG; THE SPEED AT WHICH IT HIT ME AND THE SUBSEQUENT PERMANENT INJURIES; AND 2) THE LAW THAT STILL SAYS IF YOU HIT SOMEONE IN THE REAR, IT IS AUTOMATICALLY YOUR FAULT. THERE ARE MANY STAGED ACCIDENTS WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TO PAY AND PEOPLE ARE INJURED, ALL FOR THE SAKE OF GETTING LARGE SUMS OF MONEY FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
NHTSA complaint #10184709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Juan, PRFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EN UNA AVENIDA DE LA CIUDAD CONGESTIONADA, SENTI UNA SUAVE EXPLOSION BAJO MIS PIES, SALE HUMO BAJO LA TAPA DEL MOTOR. EL CABLE DE ACERO QUE HALA EL GANCHO DE LA TAPA DEL MOTOR YA ESTA DERRETIDO. ABIERTA LA TAPA EL FUEGO COGE FUERZA EN 2 MINUTOS LOS ACCESORIOS PLASTICOS DE VENTILACION DEL MOTOR, LA BATERIA, EL SISTEMA ELECTRICO, EL SISTEMA DE FRENOS, LA CORREA DE REPARTICION, EL ALTERNADOR; EN FIN TODO EL CUBICULO DEL MOTOR SE QUEMO. EL EXTERIOR DEL CARRO NO SUFRIO DANOS EXCEPTO POR LA PINTURA BAJO LA REJILLA DECORATIVA DE LA TAPA DEL MOTOR, Y LA REJILLA DE VENTILACION ENTRE LA TAPA DEL MOTOR Y EL CRISTAL DELANTERO (DONDE SE UBICAN LOS LIMPIAVIDRIOS). POR INTERNET ENCONTRE UN RECALLS BAJO NHTSA SEARCH RESULTS IDENTIFICADO COMO NHTSA CAMPAING ID NUMBER: 93V199000, DONDE INFORMA DE PROBLEMAS EN LAS LINEAS DE COMBUSTIBLE POR ESTAR MUY CERCA DE AREAS DE ALTA TEMPERATURA. HICE CONTACTO CON GM EN LA FLORIDA SOLICITANDO INFORMACION SOBRE ESTE RECALLS MANIFESTANDOME QUE SOLO 600 AUTOS SUFRIERON ESTE PROBLEMA. NO SATISFECHO CON ESTA RESPUESTA ENCONTRE UNA SITUACION SIMILAR MENOS GRAVE EN NHTSA OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION. COMPLAINTS SEARCH RESULTS REPORTADO CON EL ODI ID NUMBER: 10139606 DE OCTUBRE 11 DE 2005, VIN 2G1FP22P4R2. SOMETO A SU CONSIDERACION ESTA SITUACION PARA DETERMINAR RESPONSABILIDAD. UPDATED 04/19/06
NHTSA complaint #10142930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 166,158 milesDothan, ALFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PULLED UP TO GAS STATION, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, UNDER HOOD, ON DRIVERS SIDE, POSSIBLY DUE TO FUEL LINES, LAYING ON TOP OF EXHAUST AIR CHECK VALVE ON DRIVERS SIDE. AIR CHECK VALVE POSSIBLY BURNT FUEL LINES AND CAUGHT FIRE, HOOD AREA BURNT FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES, AND CAUSED THE FOLLOWING DAMAGE. THE HOOD VENT, COWL. BURNT FOUR SPARK PLUG WIRES, AND DAMAGED CLIPS SECURING THEM, BURNT THE MAJORITY OF THE UNDER HOOD PORTION OF THE FUEL LINES. MELTED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING DRIVERS SIDE BOOT AND STEERING GEAR COVER. IT ALSO MELTED WIRES RELATED TO THE COOLANT SENDER, AND AIR PUMP CONNECTORS. ALSO THE TOP OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD COVERING WAS MELTED, BUT DIDN'T HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THE ENGINE. I HAVE SO FAR REPAIRED THE FOLLOWING THINGS RELATED TO THE ENGINE, IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT; FUEL LINES, AND SPARK PLUG WIRES.
NHTSA complaint #10139605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,000 milesInglewood, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DT: ON OCTOBER 7, 2005 WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. WHEN HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #10139041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blythewood, SCFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DT: THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING WHEN FIRE OCCURED. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE FIRE. IT WAS A FUEL FIRE. OWNER DOESNT KNOW WHAT COMPONENT. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR A SHORT TIME PRIOR TO VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE. THERE WAS A SMALL INVESTINGATION, WITH RECORDS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT.
NHTSA complaint #10124952 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,000 milesOklahoma City, OK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION PRODUCED A GRINDING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10101471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glenwood, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY DAUGHTER, TABITHA, WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE REAR BY REAR WHEEL WELL. SHE WAS SPUN AROUND AND HER AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN UP AND SHE HAS SUFFERED BRAIN SWELLING, WHIPLASH, BACK AND NECK INJURY AND A CONTUSION TO HER HEAD. CAR IS TOTALED. WHAT DOES OEM MEAN?
NHTSA complaint #10072572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,977 milesBattle Creek, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED AT ONLY 22,000 MILES DUE TO DESIGN FLAW ALLOWING IT TO BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE WHICH CAUSED THE BEARINGS TO SEIZE. MANUFACTURER REDESIGNED FAULTY PART IMMEDIATELY IN FOLLOWING MODEL YEAR TO INCLUDE VACUUM SEALS WHICH PREVENT THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT RECALL AND REFUSE TO REIMBURSE EXCESSIVE COST ($1,600) TO REPAIR KNOWN DEFECT WITH LT1 ENGINE ON 1994 MODELS.
NHTSA complaint #10065639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesWichita, KS
TIRES:SIDEWALL
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 15 MPH FRONT AND THE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT FROM THE SIDEWALL. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND WENT INTO A YARD. REAR RIM WAS DAMAGED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES BY A TIRE SHOP THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF ANY PUNCTURE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE BLOW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10061455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berwyn, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH ENGINE IDLED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS , AND PROBLEM RECURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10059650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesEL Dorado, KSFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE CURB, AND SAW. FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEN, CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNED.
NHTSA complaint #10058043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lane, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DELCO RADIO MODEL# 1676761 THE CLOCK STAYS ON AND KILLING THE BATTERY.
NHTSA complaint #10041376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,000 milesPlantation, FL
TIRES:SIDEWALL
REGARDING GOODYEAR EAGLE HP SIZE 245/50 R16, T001811-GCW-100. OUT OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD GOODYEAR TIRE STORE 2 OF THEM ARE EXHIBITING FAILURE OF THE SIDEWALL. EXCESSIVE CRACKING, BOITH TIRE HAVE A CRACK OF ABOUT 2 INCHES APPROX. 1/8" SEPARATION OF THE OUTER CORE. TIRE INFLATION HAS BEEN KEPT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD NOT BE A FACTOR. TOTAL TIRE FAILURE WILL RESULT.
NHTSA complaint #10028728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesBurbank, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT ANY SPEED FOR 10-30 MINS HAD IT CHECKED COMPUTER DOES NOT STORE ANY TROUBLE CODES HAD IT AT DEALER,AUTO REPAIR SHOP EXCESS OF 18 TIMES NO ONE CAN FINE ANYTHING WRONG WHY?????? DISPITE THE CK ENG LITE I HAVE 135789 MILES AND NEVER HAD A BREAK DOWN OR ANYTHING ELSE OF THAT SORT THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST CAR I EVER OWNED.
NHTSA complaint #10025603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.