FaultScore

1994 Chevrolet Camaro transmission problems

13 of the 182 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Camaro are about the transmission — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 88,640 miles.

F

13

Complaints

3

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Automatic Transmission 5 38.5%
Manual Transmission 2 15.4%
Power Train 1 7.7%
Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch 1 7.7%
Axle Assembly 1 7.7%
Column Shift 1 7.7%
Driveshaft 1 7.7%
Differential Unit 1 7.7%

Transmission & Drivetrain across every Chevrolet Camaro year

1994 13 3.3%
1995 27 6.9%
1996 20 5.1%
1998 15 3.8%
1999 24 6.1%
2000 17 4.3%
2010 47 11.9%
2011 18 4.6%
2012 16 4.1%
2013 16 4.1%
2014 15 3.8%
2015 19 4.8%
2016 48 12.2%
2017 53 13.5%
2018 16 4.1%
2019 20 5.1%
2020 10 2.5%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 36,280 miles Hazel 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 141,000 miles Oklahoma 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.

Shelby Township, MI

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

DRIVESHAFT FRACTURING IN TWO WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP POSTION INTO THE INTERSECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #864790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Staten Island, NY Crash 1 injured

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

LOVE THIS CAR LIKE NO OTHER JUST ONE CONSTANT PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY.

NHTSA complaint #724099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Carlsbad, CA

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTO TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN 2ND GEAR FOR NO REASON. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX. AFTER 10 TRYS I WANT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. OBVIOUSLY TECHNICIANS ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO FIX PROBLEM. I TRIED TO SELL THE CAR AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BECAUSE IT STARTED OUT IN 2ND GEAR WHEN SOMEONE WAS TEST DRIVING IT. WHAT GOOD IS THE WARRANTY DOING ME?!?!! THE DIFFERENTIAL-(LOUD NOISE) WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER THE 3RD TIME OF GOING INTO THE SHOP. YOU SHOULD NOT SELL A GM PROTECTION PLAN IF YOU DO NOT "PLAN" TO BACK UP YOU PRODUCT!!!

NHTSA complaint #722847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Carlsbad, CA

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

AUTO TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN 2ND GEAR FOR NO REASON. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX. AFTER 10 TRYS I WANT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. OBVIOUSLY TECHNICIANS ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO FIX PROBLEM. I TRIED TO SELL THE CAR AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BECAUSE IT STARTED OUT IN 2ND GEAR WHEN SOMEONE WAS TEST DRIVING IT. WHAT GOOD IS THE WARRANTY DOING ME?!?!! THE DIFFERENTIAL-(LOUD NOISE) WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER THE 3RD TIME OF GOING INTO THE SHOP. YOU SHOULD NOT SELL A GM PROTECTION PLAN IF YOU DO NOT "PLAN" TO BACK UP YOU PRODUCT!!!

NHTSA complaint #722847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Harrison, IN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ITSELF OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CANNOT BE REMEDIED AND STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #833837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

W. Harrison, IN Crash

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAR WAS RUNNING IN PARK, UNOCCUPIED. REVERSE ENGAGED. CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER CAR.

NHTSA complaint #702424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winter Park, FL

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

WHILE COMING OFF INTERSTATE IN 5TH GEAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. THIS MANUAL TRANSMISSION USES AUOTMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND THAT THE TEETH IN TRANSMISSION HOUSING WERE DESTROYED. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED.

NHTSA complaint #813794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Palm Beach, FL

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT EXPANSION HOLE AND DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE, REAR AXLE BROKE.

NHTSA complaint #807175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

DE Forest, WI

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION STICKS IN 4TH GEAR WHEN COLD.

NHTSA complaint #505458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cary, IL

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING PUT CAR INTO PARK CARIT JUMPED INTO REVERSE . TT

NHTSA complaint #969766 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Springfield, MO Crash

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

AUTO-TRAN: VEHICLE ROLLED WHILE GEAR IN PARKED POSITION; FLAT SURFACE; EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT ENGAGED; UNOCCUPIED; HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA complaint #965974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1994 Chevrolet Camaro problems

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