1993 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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 delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
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.
Owner complaints
32 complaints7 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
I went in a ditch and hit tree stump and they didn't deploy and I hit hard my mom IS an automotive and semi technician I totaled the car she didn't under stand why they didn't. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
Protective covering over the high pressure fuel line wore through the fuel line causing a leak. fuel was spraying directly onto the exhaust manifold. there was no fire. Two of the other fuel lines ruptured in the same place when I moved them for inspection. *tr
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Driver's and passenger's doors are coming loose at hinges. When driving it's like doors are about to peel away from vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Unknown or other
Engine oil leak that dealers can not repair, spent approximately $700, engine still leaks oil on driveway after 1 year of dealership attempted repairs, intake gasket replacement 3 times, rear engine oil seal replacement 3 times, oil filter "o" ring replacement, oil level sensor replacement, oil pan tighened, oil pressure sending unit replacement. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control works intermittently. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Trouble with car from day 1. had it checked and there IS no catalytic converter on car! also there was no odometer reading recorded on any paper work at time of purchase. I have not been driving the car because it IS illegal with no catalytic converter. I have a lien against the car and not…
Trouble with car from day 1. had it checked and there IS no catalytic converter on car! also there was no odometer reading recorded on any paper work at time of purchase. I have not been driving the car because it IS illegal with no catalytic converter. I have a lien against the car and not sure if I should pay if this IS an illegal car. I have copies of odometer disclosure statement and title with no odometer reading. copy of certification of pollution control devices or systems has nothing checked to ensure that it IS legal. can you please help before they re-posess this vehicle?
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused a crash. please provide further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Wires that connect the gas tank to the fuel pump sender are unprotected. wires made contact with metal & broke. No fuel sent to engine causing vehicle to stall out while making turns. while in for repair discovered that the protective coating on the fuel pump sender wire had rubbed off and continued to rub and make contract with other parts to where it broke. ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle was involved in a collision at 50mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Also states when brakes were applied they locked up. vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer will be contacted. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Front lower ball joint left and rihgt malfunction.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
There was the sound from the gas tank like a poping or bang like metal expanding for a long time. the sound stopped and then it started to leak. replaced gas tank costing 476.09, they said it was not covered under warrenty. they stated the tank split. sounds like metal failure to me.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Distributor assembly failed, causing vehicle to run rough at idle. (qcaw)
- Power train
Transmission mount failed.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Windshield
The air conditioner has stopped working, the driver's side window will not go down, and the electric locks do not work.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Windshield
The air conditioner has stopped working, the driver's side window will not go down, and the electric locks do not work.
- Air bags › Frontal
During frontal impact at speeds of 50 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering
No splash guard to protect the serpentine belt.
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer ran over a curve traveling 7 mph and both driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed. consumer notes that there IS damge to the front end or the underbody of the vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle broke, causing an accident. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The rear caliper burned out the brake pads . Please describe . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS, brake failure, pedal goes to the floor, and loss of brake effectiveness. *ak
- Power train › Driveline
When putting vehicle in park, vehicle will go into reverse , failure of powertrain driveline. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes lock when first applied after cas has sat for awhile, also brakes seem to stick. *Dsh
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was in an accident and both air bags didn't deploy. Please describe . *ak
- Vehicle speed control
During rainy weather while driving, vehicle surges forward, almost causing an accident. *ak
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.
- 10017070Rear suspension clunk noise.
- 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.
- 4030100Unknown
- 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.
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 52570Inoperative power door locks/power windows (install new switches).
- 52340Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button).
- 45809Vehicle speed surge or slow response with cruise control engaged.
- 43041Unknown
- 39813Chuggle or surge at approximately 1500-2000 rpm.
- 39812Lack of power steering assist (install belt/pulley/tensioner).
- 39544Door outer panel cracking at rear. *Tws
- 39543Front door may not open using either inner or outer handle.
- 39288Engine chuggle/surge.
- 37944Manual transmission hops out of gear.
- 37941Door glass rattle in full down position.
- 37939Lack of power steering assist.
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