1979 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attaching nut may not have been torqued to specifications. This condition could cause the nut to back off, resulting in joint separation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will perform a torque check of the attaching nut, and, if necessary, tighten it. In some cases an inadequate torque level may have caused ball stud or steering knuckle damage; if so, the affected components will be replaced at no charge to owner.
On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which IS operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle uncontrollably accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle or regain control and crashed into another vehicle. The contact and a passenger were injured, as well as the driver of the second…
TL* the contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle uncontrollably accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle or regain control and crashed into another vehicle. The contact and a passenger were injured, as well as the driver of the second vehicle who was transported to the hospital. The police were on scene and filed a police report of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver of the second vehicle was hospitalized but died 18 days after the crash due to complications. the dealer was not notified of the crash. The manufacturer was notified who gave the contact a case number (711084923939) and offered no further assistance. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 80v108000 (steering:linkages :knuckle:spindle:arm) but could not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileage was unknown. ..Updated 05/09/13 *bf
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro with kumho solus tires, size: 205/70/14. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had become flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated there was a pin hole on the tread and side wall juncture. The tire…
TL* the contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro with kumho solus tires, size: 205/70/14. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had become flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated there was a pin hole on the tread and side wall juncture. The tire was replaced. The contact stated both driver side tires had also failed. The vin and dot was not available. The tires were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 245,136. updated 05/09/12 *bf
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro. The tire brand was kumho and the tire size was p205/70/r14(na). The dot was unknown. The contact noticed that the rear passengers side tire deflated while the vehicle was parked. He contacted a roadside service that installed the spare tire. Within…
Tl*the contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro. The tire brand was kumho and the tire size was p205/70/r14(na). The dot was unknown. The contact noticed that the rear passengers side tire deflated while the vehicle was parked. He contacted a roadside service that installed the spare tire. Within hours, the spare tire failed. The dealer refilled the tire with air and released the vehicle to the owner. Several hours later, the spare tire had deflated a second time. The dealer was notified and provided the contact with a replacement tire. The failure mileage was 247,000 and the current mileage was 251,000. The vin was not available.
- Tires › Sidewall
The front tires cracked around the bead and had to be replaced. *ak there was cracking in the bead area of the sidewall of the two front tires. the other tire dot# was kukenx712300. *scc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield washer pump failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. (Ohio state police report) *dsh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel leakage at filler neck
Fuel leakage at filler neck
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