24 of the
182 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Camaro are about the
fuel system — 13% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
144,500 miles.
F
24
Complaints
0
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Fuel System, Gasoline
625.0%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
625.0%
Carburetor System
416.7%
Fuel Pump
312.5%
Delivery
28.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System
28.3%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
14.2%
Fuel & Propulsion across every Chevrolet Camaro year
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 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.
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.
Columbus, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS AND FUEL PUMP FAILED. HAD PART REPLACED TWICE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON.
NHTSA complaint #8009452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berth Ampoy, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE DRIVING NORMAL TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP TO REMEDY PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM, BUT UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #892462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perth Amboy, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD FOOT ON BRAKE HARD TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM TAKING OFF. VHEICLE WAS JERKING LIKE SOMEONE WAS PUSHING IT FROM BEHIND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY CHANGED FUEL PUMP, AND EVERYTHING WAS OKAY FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. THEN, IT REOCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #892188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whichita, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE PARKED VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND NOTICED POOLS OF OIL. CONTACTED DEALER. SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THE SEAL IN THE BEARING OIL HAD BEEN LEAKING. ALSO, INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED.
NHTSA complaint #856411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port Richey, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
THIS LOSS WAS INVESTIGATED BY PERSONAL FROM SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIONS AND CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION IF NECESSARY. 727-848-3923. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #718318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elmo, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
I HAVE HAD TWO FAILURES OF THE GAS CAP. IT IS A NON-VENTED GAS CAP WITH A RATCHETING MECHANISM. THERE IS A RUBBER SEAL THAT IS SUPPOSE TO SEAL THE GAS CAP TO THE FILLER NECK WHEN THE CAP IS TIGHTENED SO THE RACHET CLICKS THREE TIMES. THE PLASTIC SCREW THREAD ON THE CAP IS GALLING. THE CAP DOES NOT TIGHTEN AND SEAL THE TANK BEFORE THE RACHET BEGINS TO CLICK. I BELIEVE A COMBINATION OF WEAR AND CHEMICAL ATTACK IS CAUSING THE THREADS TO BIND IN THE FILLER NECK. WHEN THE CAP DOES NOT SEAL, I CAN SMELL GASOLINE FUMES COMING FROM THE TANK WHEN I STOP AND THE WINDOW IS DOWN. THIS IS BOTH A FIRE HAZARD AND NEEDLESS RELEASE OF VOC'S TO THE ENVIRNMENT. I WILL REPLACE THE CAP MYSELF, BUT IF THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THESE GAS CAPS THEY SHOULD ALL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #707992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mill Hall, PAFire2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND BURST INTO FLAMES.
NHTSA complaint #530443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A HOLE BURNED THROUGH FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OVER HOT ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #523232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
OWNER HAS HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND NOW ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGH.
NHTSA complaint #527570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED 4 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #526949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sugar Hill, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINE LASTIC RETAINING CLIP, ATTACHED TO THROTTLE LIKAGE HOUSING, THA THOLDS THE FUEL LINES AS THEY CROSS OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, BECAME BRITTLE DUE TO HEAT RISING OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/AIR TUBES.
NHTSA complaint #524381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gulfport, MSFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. EVERYTHING FROM THE DASH FORWARD IS BURNED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #986577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manliuf, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STRONG GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM FUEL LINE IN REAR WHEEL WELL.
NHTSA complaint #979594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manliuf, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STRONG GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM FUEL LINE IN REAR WHEEL WELL.
NHTSA complaint #979594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henderson, NV
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
PURCHASE CAR NEW THERE IS A LEAKING FUEL RAIL . TT
NHTSA complaint #976567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawton, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
VEHICLE HAD ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO INTAKE OF WATER THROUGH AIR CLEANER INTAKE.CAUSING CAR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. TT
NHTSA complaint #966804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Strongsville, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICLE HAS GASOLINE AND FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO UNKNOWN SOURCE. TT
NHTSA complaint #965908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.