1992 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1992 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.
The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the transmission shift cable can preventthe transmission from being shifted into the proper position. This condition cancause unexpected vehicle movement when the transimission indicator IS in park orneutral position and the transmission IS in a drive mode; this could result ina vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the shift cable.
Owner complaints
88 complaints14 involved a crash3 involved a fire13 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
There IS fuel leaking from my gas cap, everytime I fill it up with gas it leaks out the side. It's been ruining my paint on the inside too. It leaks when I start driving.
- Electrical system
I am a senior. My car has always been in the garage. my car will not run. I have 29440 miles on it. The last time it ran was sept 2011 .all the machanics say the same thing it IS a chevrolet problem. The problem IS in the ignition and security problem. It can not be fixed. The chevrolet dealer…
I am a senior. My car has always been in the garage. my car will not run. I have 29440 miles on it. The last time it ran was sept 2011 .all the machanics say the same thing it IS a chevrolet problem. The problem IS in the ignition and security problem. It can not be fixed. The chevrolet dealer tells me it will cost $500 to look at and about $2000. To repair, but no guarantee, maybe 30 days thats it on that type of problem.. They say it IS best to buy a new car.i need a car but I am living off SS. What can I do ? Help
- Electrical system
I am a senior ,, I have a 1992 camaro that has always been garage kept. I have only 3000 miles on it . it has not run since 2011. I need a car. I had mechanics look at it, they all say the same thing it IS the ignition and security system. The chevrolet dealer tells me it will cost about $500.…
I am a senior ,, I have a 1992 camaro that has always been garage kept. I have only 3000 miles on it . it has not run since 2011. I need a car. I had mechanics look at it, they all say the same thing it IS the ignition and security system. The chevrolet dealer tells me it will cost about $500. To look at ,and up to $2000. To repair, with no guarantees.maybe a 30 day guarantee.they tell me this IS a chevrolet problem. can you please help me, I need help.
- Air bags · Electrical system
1992 chevrolet camero. consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switches. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle shut off for no reason. the consumer hit another vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy. *Jb
- Air bags
1992 chevrolet camaro. Consumer states her grandson was in accident. Her grandson hit another vehicle and then flipped over. The air bags deployed. However, the force from the air bags caused injuries to his face. *Ta a child in the car, suffered minor injuries. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) 92 chevy camaro [xxx] smell of gas from fuel tank. Vehicle was recalled - fuel tank inspection/replacement 92c360 date 6/01/1994. Went to the chevy dealer who verified the problem and stated he called…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) 92 chevy camaro [xxx] smell of gas from fuel tank. Vehicle was recalled - fuel tank inspection/replacement 92c360 date 6/01/1994. Went to the chevy dealer who verified the problem and stated he called chevy and they said the recalls for this car are no longer valid. a/t shift cable recall nhtsa92v154000 10/13/1992 fuel tank filler neck joint defect recall nhtsa94v0770000 4/15/1994 fuel tank inspection/replacement 92c360 6/01/1994. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. while the contact was examining the vehicle, he smelled an odor of gasoline inside the passenger compartment. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. the contact stated that the shift cable failed and caused the vehicle to remain stuck in park in the driveway. he could move the gear shifter, but the vehicle would still remain in park. he called the dealer and a representative stated that his vin…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. the contact stated that the shift cable failed and caused the vehicle to remain stuck in park in the driveway. he could move the gear shifter, but the vehicle would still remain in park. he called the dealer and a representative stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 92v154000 (power train: automatic transmission), although the failures were identical. the vehicle IS currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 77,400. Updated 06/17/08. *lj the dealer replaced the transmission gear select cable. Updated
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. after filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. he took his vehicle to a local mechanic and they changed the fuel cap. immediately after repairing the vehicle, the smell was noticed…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. after filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. he took his vehicle to a local mechanic and they changed the fuel cap. immediately after repairing the vehicle, the smell was noticed again. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 32,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
TL* - the contact stated that fuel filler neck needed to be replaced ($250 by private mechanic) in his 1992 chevrolet camaro. the separation was found in area where filler neck meets the fuel tank. the contact came home after 6 being away for 6 weeks to a garage full of gas fumes. having…
TL* - the contact stated that fuel filler neck needed to be replaced ($250 by private mechanic) in his 1992 chevrolet camaro. the separation was found in area where filler neck meets the fuel tank. the contact came home after 6 being away for 6 weeks to a garage full of gas fumes. having contacted the manufacturer, he was told that his vehicle was not covered in the scope of recall 94v-077. gm customer service case # 71-471250483. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
I have a 1992 camaro RS, 5.0 liter engine, there IS a safety recall on the filler tube for the gas tank , loose solder joints etc. I took it to a local chevy dealer here in tallahassee, dropped it off the night before they looked at it. I got a call at 8:12 the next morning, which was only 12…
I have a 1992 camaro RS, 5.0 liter engine, there IS a safety recall on the filler tube for the gas tank , loose solder joints etc. I took it to a local chevy dealer here in tallahassee, dropped it off the night before they looked at it. I got a call at 8:12 the next morning, which was only 12 minutes after they had started work saying they could not get the parts to fix it, because their service manager said the car was to old and they would have to call the manufacturer. So I asked why it was that I could go to the local auto parts and buy them and if they were not willing to fix it , I would call the nhtsa and talk to them. He quickly changed his tune and said " oh no don't do that we will find the parts". so roughly at 3:00 pm that afternoon I received another call from the dealer, saying" your inspection IS complete, we did not find any problems". Which really didn't surprise me that he said that due to the fact they never wanted to fix such an old car to begin with. I am not a mechanic, but I am a technical engineer and I know how long it takes to examine something to the full extent, and .4 hours which IS equivalent to maybe 23 minutes, IS not sufficient time to examine a leaky fuel system on a car. That IS what my invoice stated and it was under warranty work, in other words they wrote off 25 minutes of warranty work and did absolutely nothing to repair or even bother to look at my vehicle for safety recall. why do I state the aforementioned? Easy, when the gas tank has over half a tank it leaks like crazy at the goose neck right from the solder joints, just like the safety recall mentions. Leaks right on the exhaust pipe and IS going to start a fire one of these days and I would have to say it will be the chevy dealers problem since they inspected it, less than 1 month ago and found no problems what so ever. I have had the run around with other people, but this was more than obvious what they did. *jb
- Unknown or other
I have a 1992 classic white chevrolet camaro RS . The paint IS peeling off of car in several places , mainly on driver side door and around the back of car. nothing has been done to cause this to happen. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Dt*: the contact stated while filling the vehicle with gasoline, the filler neck leaks gasoline. the dealer and manufacturer have been alerted and agree the vehicle IS included in nhtsa recall, # 94v077000, concerning fuel system. however, both refuse to repair the vehicle without charge due to the age of the vehicle.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle tends to stall and turn off while it IS not in current motion. It has only occurred four times in the last month.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel filler neck has developed cracks without warning. As a result fuel leaks onto the exhaust pipe. A recall has been issued, however the vin was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Gasoline in the fuel tank was leaking. this failure was similar to the one described in the fuel tank filler neck recall 94v077000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak vehicle IS presently leaking gasoline. *la
- Air bags
While driving 30 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Request for information regarding recall on 1992 chevrolet camaro z28.*mr consumer wants to know the status of her request reference #10029634. *cb *jb the consumer stated the fuel filler neck has been known to leak.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer noticed a gas smell inside and outside of the vehicle. pin holes were found in the fuel tank filler neck joint. consumer believed the vehicle was under recall 94v977000, but the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not under any active recall. *ak *jb *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer called complaining about having problems with vehicle not being on a recall that came out by chrysler in 1994.manufacturer was contacteda, and stated to consumer that his vehicle was not recalled due to vin. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap · Structure › Body › Hood · Wheels
Consumer stated when turning left or right there IS a clunking nosie, the dealer greased the wheel strips.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
A raw fuel smell was present in the consumers vehicle at all times which made the consumer feel nauseous. the dealer replaced several components but the problem persisted. the consumer found a recall related to this problem but when the manufacturer was contacted they indicated that the vehicle was not included due to vin. *mr *nlm
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving lost the control and hit a telephone pole. dealer was aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
This was done on invoice 171017, but due to the complexity of this inspection I fail to see how this can be accomplished in the 18 minutes annotated on the invoice. The fuel tank filler IS literally buried above the tank in the rear above the axle. This tank leaks now and has been since about two…
This was done on invoice 171017, but due to the complexity of this inspection I fail to see how this can be accomplished in the 18 minutes annotated on the invoice. The fuel tank filler IS literally buried above the tank in the rear above the axle. This tank leaks now and has been since about two months after I bought the car. It has had a strong fuel odor since I bought the car. The service writer said that was normal on efi cars. I don't think so.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's air bag deployed at 60mph. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further details. *al
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadvertent air bag deployment
Complaints allege that the driver-side air bag deployed while driving without any vehicle impact.
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.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
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