1989 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1989 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.
Webbing on the buckle portion of the rear lap/shoulder belts may be too long.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a severe vehicle crash, the effectivenessof the lap/shoulder belt may be reduced.
Remedy
Replace rear inboard seat belts with belts of the proper length.
Owner complaints
25 complaints3 involved a crash3 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
1989 chevrolet camaro caught fire. consumer pulled over when the vehicle was not working properly and noticed it was on fire. *kb according to the police report, the fire was present a the left rear quarter of the vehicle near the fuel fill opening. It was uncertain as to actual cause of fire. Ohio traffic crash report. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The passenger side seat belt will not retract, passenger cannot use the seat belt. *ak
- Parking brake · Seat belts
GMC refuses to replace my faulty seat belts and hand brake. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Ignition/bat/security system/wiring/alternator/battery the security light comes on and stays on and the car won't start. Sometimes for hours. Once the security system resets it will start. Have replaced the ignition several times. Alternator and battery at least 2 times a year for the past 3 years. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer was traveling on the highway and noticed that during a collision driver's side seat belt buckle was broken, and did not protect driver. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, right rear yokohama mohawk montega a/s tire experienced tread separation, right rear quarter panel and passenger door were damaged due to accident, tire size p215/65r15, dot # ccihfh1488. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear brake calipers inoperative. took car in for emissions testing and rear brakes would not stop car while rear wheels were on rollers. rear brakes will not stop wheels when rear of vehicle IS raised and vehicle placed in drive. have not had to change rear brake pads since I bought the car two…
Rear brake calipers inoperative. took car in for emissions testing and rear brakes would not stop car while rear wheels were on rollers. rear brakes will not stop wheels when rear of vehicle IS raised and vehicle placed in drive. have not had to change rear brake pads since I bought the car two years ago. parking brake sticks. have to manually release parking brake mechanism. car seems to take longer to stop than any rear drum camaro I've ever owned. have asked around on various camaro specific web sites and have found that several people have same problem. only solution for many IS to install aftermarket setups. find it ridiculous to have to buy aftermarket in order to stop safely. various local dealers contacted with no help.
- Suspension › Front · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway, applied brakes, and front end of vehicle was vibrating, consumer couldn't control vehicle. tire was slidding front to back, touching the inside of the wheel well. front cross member control arm attachment was broken. there were no injuries.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
This auto dealer has use many unlawful acts to sale this car. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak
- Seat belts
Driver side seat belt failed on three occasions. *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
This car has been cutting off for 3 yrs. And no one can find the problem. We have spent 1500.00 trying to get it fixed with no luck. 10 garages have worked on it. Gm master techs. Did not fix it. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The bolts in the steering column have loosened, causing the steering wheel to wobble. Consumer contacted the dealer and was informed that this was a common problem in these vehicles. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter replaced numerous times. Also, ignition cylinder and switch and battery replaced.
- Fuel system, gasoline
While traveling about 10-30mph the vehicle stalls intermittently, causing the steering and brakes to lock up, could result in a serious accident. owner stated he had repaired the vehicle numerous times. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving the driver's side seatback latch unlatches, allowing the seatback to fall to the rear. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
The vehicle was parked for seven hours and then it went up in flames. Fire marshall believes it was electrical and near the engine. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Front seat belts broken. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Clamps that secure the fuel lines rusted. Resulting in both connections leaking. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Replaced catalytic converter. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
Electricial safety latch on hatchback when vehicle in drive, saftey device does not work, because latch flys up while driving down the road. tt
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering wheel IS leaking. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Vehicle has little or no rear brakes; front brakes doing all the stopping; rear brakes work about 30%; rotors turned, calipers/pads replaced; increased stopping
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
While driving, accelerator went to floor without foot on pedal; lurched forward with brakes applied; went into fishtail; hit tree; no warning. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seat belt buckle failure, involved in recall no 90105000, manufacturer took 3 years to send recall letter. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Car was owned for four and caught fire from the engine compartment. Please explain. tt
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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