Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Camaro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 305 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V046000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
362
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-22
Owners notified
1995-03-08

Defect description

THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip53109,279 mi
Air bags: frontal32109,279 mi
Power train: automatic transmission9
Vehicle speed control9
Visibility: windshield9
Electrical system: ignition7
Air bags6104,042 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6
Structure: body: roof and pillars6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Suspension: front5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Engine and engine cooling: engine495,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Fuel system, gasoline4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4134,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Unknown or other4
Electrical system370,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure: body: door3
Tires3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: axle hubs2104,042 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2180,000 mi
Steering2104,042 mi
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: rear2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine1129,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling177,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler194,516 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)162,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: hood1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many 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.