1988 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1988 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.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source IS present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Install a redesigned fuel feed hose.
Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
Remedy
Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
While driving in stop and go traffic I was moving at a speed between 25 and 30 mph with a 3 to 4 car gap between me and the car in front of me when the line of cars in front of me suddenly stopped quickly. I slammed on my brakes as hard as I could and it failed to stop, impacting the car in front…
While driving in stop and go traffic I was moving at a speed between 25 and 30 mph with a 3 to 4 car gap between me and the car in front of me when the line of cars in front of me suddenly stopped quickly. I slammed on my brakes as hard as I could and it failed to stop, impacting the car in front of me at about 5 to 10 mph. the pedal fine and none of the brakes/wheels locked or skidded (this car doesn't have anti-locks). even my full sized pick-up truck would have stopped safely in this situation and distance, yet you could feel that this camaro should have stopped and couldn't. the brakes work fine in all conditions except panic stops when it counts. I've read a lot of forums and posts on thirdgen.com and it seems like these 4-wheel disc brake cars of that error... All have had the problem. I know that even when new, the rear disc brakes will barely stop the wheels when the car IS idling in drive and on jack stands. it seems to be a known problem with all the car enthusiasts and yet nhtsa didn't recall them even back when they were newer. it's clear to me that there IS a problem with the rear caliper and parking brake design and function and perhaps aggravated by a an problem with the proportioning/combination valve. I would at least like to know if nhtsa has ever received any other complaints on the braking system the 1986-1992 four wheel disc brake camaro's. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Fuel fill line loose at gas tank fuel leaks out when full and under cornering. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Crack at fuel fill in 1988 camaro, recall for 1989 but why not 1988 it IS the same problem. *Jb
- Seat belts
Consumer stated driver's front seat belts didn't hold the passenger in the seat. nhtsa recall 90v105000 concerning seat belt failure was issued. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
The consumer was traveling at 34 mph and applied brakes to avoid striking another vehicle, but the brakes failed and the consumers vehicle went out of control and crushed. the consumer suffered minor injuries. (Ohio traffic crash report 10-91-608) *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving down highway car stuttered as though bad fuel/clogged efi system was to blame,upon depressing gas pedal to counteract this stutter, gasoline sprayed out of the a/c vents and into the cab/interior of vehicle and onto the driver. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
There IS a consistant fuel odor coming from the fue tank. it seems there are 2 leaks, one at the filler neck on the fuel tank side and another on top side of the fuel tank where the fuel pump resides. the odor IS consistant and very strong.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
90V105000; seat belt buckles; vehicle taken to dealer (anthony abraham, 305-443-9000) for repairs, the dealer repplaced red buttons, but drivers side pops out with no latching, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor failed.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
When driving, due to a faulty hood latch spriing, the hood will open. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer states the fuel filler neck IS loose, in addition there IS a strong odor in the vehicle.*ak the consumer do not own this kind of vehicle.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Vehicle IS subject to stalling w/no warning at anytime due to (ecm) computer constantly failing. the module has been replaced five times since owning vehicle and continues to fail. Please describe details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor inoperative. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt will not retract into coil. Buckle will not stay closed. Please describe. tt
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Loose steering column. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Serpentine belt replaced.
- Steering › Column
Tilt steering wheel loose, causing difficultly in controling steering. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle shaft failure
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle shaft failures
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- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10006297No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. Sit bulletin 1450640.
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