Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Camaro

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 110 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V077000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
232,988
Reported to NHTSA
1994-04-25
Owners notified
1994-06-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V074000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
173
Reported to NHTSA
1991-05-03
Owners notified
1991-05-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V067000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
40,696
Reported to NHTSA
1991-04-22
Owners notified
1991-05-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFETY BELT (FRONT AND REAR IN COUPES AND FRONT ONLY IN CONVERTIBLES).

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V031000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
21
Reported to NHTSA
1991-02-19
Owners notified
1990-12-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2356,000 mi
Air bags: frontal14
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9
Air bags7
Vehicle speed control5120,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition490,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Electrical system: horn3
Fuel system, gasoline393,000 mi
Unknown or other3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Fuel/propulsion system273,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2
Electrical system1122,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling1122,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Structure: frame and members1
Tires1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1

The 1990 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.