1994 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1994 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 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.
The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel line which has been damaged by the heat of the"air" check valve may leak fuel into the engine compartment where it couldresult in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Reroute any misrouted fuel lines to the proper position, and replace any fuel line bundle where the outer shell has been melted through.
Owner complaints
144 complaints21 involved a crash19 involved a fire13 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. While stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line melted near the check valve, which caused the failure. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
- Engine · Power train
My 2010 camaro that was purchased new had 36,280 miles on it when it failed the required emission test do to the crankshaft (timing belts) being bad . I have contacted GMC and have asked the dealership in homewood il to assist me in the repairs as the repairs were $1,700.00. I was told that the…
My 2010 camaro that was purchased new had 36,280 miles on it when it failed the required emission test do to the crankshaft (timing belts) being bad . I have contacted GMC and have asked the dealership in homewood il to assist me in the repairs as the repairs were $1,700.00. I was told that the warranty expired at 36,000 miles or 6 years. I was told that I had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. The chevrolet dealership and GMC are aware the this year and model car has this engine problem and are not willing to correct them causing the owners to repair the issue and pay for the repairs. This car cost around $38,000 dollars to purchase new.
- Service brakes
I have a chevrolet camaro Z28 1994, quite often the ABS inoperable light comes on, meaning the ABS or antilock braking system in which the severity of the ABS operating IS crucial to preventing accidents. it happens while driving, at any given speed and it terrifies me when I see it. I am…
I have a chevrolet camaro Z28 1994, quite often the ABS inoperable light comes on, meaning the ABS or antilock braking system in which the severity of the ABS operating IS crucial to preventing accidents. it happens while driving, at any given speed and it terrifies me when I see it. I am unaware of what because of the antilock braking system failure IS. I also owned a pontiac firebird 1997 that had the exact same issue, moreover these two cars are basically the same except for the body. this IS a gm problem in lieu of both cars being made by gm. I have not been informed of any recall nor have I seen this issue on any recall list, antilock braking systems have become standard on all vehicles due to the effectiveness of preventing accidents and I have also read many comments from other owners of this vehicle with the same issue. I strongly urge you to please take this into careful consideration moreover investigation. thank you so much for this website where consumers are able to voice these defects that automotive manufacturers sweep under the rug. I look forward to hearing back from you and thank you once again.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. While turning the key to the on position, the vehicle caught fire. The contact also stated that the fuel lines melted during the fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. While turning the key to the on position, the vehicle caught fire. The contact also stated that the fuel lines melted during the fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 93v199000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not aware of the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or other
For no apparent reason, my entire gauge cluster lights, a/c & air control knob lights, and the light for the shifter all stopped working. Also, my trip odometer does not function either. I checked the fuse panel located on the left of the steering wheel and noticed I wasn't missing any of them & none went bad either. What else could be causing this to happen? Obviously it's an electrical problem of some sort.
- Fuel system, gasoline
I e-mailed and called gm about my vehicle and put them on notice for failure tofix recalls about my 94 chevy camaro , gas smells and other defects and their refusal to fix recalls after months of nothing getting done constant phone calls and waiting . I put them on notice over 2 months ago , that's plenty of time to repair vehicle. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled something burning in her vehicle. she drove to a repair shop and was informed that the fuel line was misrouted, which caused it to strike the air pressure exhaust area, burn, and leak fuel. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled something burning in her vehicle. she drove to a repair shop and was informed that the fuel line was misrouted, which caused it to strike the air pressure exhaust area, burn, and leak fuel. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign ID number 93v199000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); therefore, they could not assist. the failure mileage was 113,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Failure to fix recall, failure to notify owner failure to give info on gm licensed in massachusetts to file lawsuit against company. *Tr updated 07/22/09.*jb the consumer wanted to know why his complaint did not lead to an investigation. updated 02/04/10. *Jb
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
The air bag in my camaro deployed at the speed of 20 mph coming out at 200 miles per hour; 2,000 lbs. Of pressure per square inch and the force of a 12-guage-shotgun blast (according to your website and other research- which I have a full outline on, complete with sources) in my face. Had the air…
The air bag in my camaro deployed at the speed of 20 mph coming out at 200 miles per hour; 2,000 lbs. Of pressure per square inch and the force of a 12-guage-shotgun blast (according to your website and other research- which I have a full outline on, complete with sources) in my face. Had the air bag never deployed, I would have been fine, where the shoulder harness and/or seatbelt would have more than sufficed. the warning posted on the dash and steering wheel or visor IS for children under 12; however, I stand 61 inches IS tall and 112 pounds; the average 12-year old IS about this size. there IS no warning for small women. the air bag caused a frontal lobe injury, (i was unconscious for 45 minutes) a broken nose, abrasions on the side of my face, ruptured two discs in my neck (C5 and C6) and further injuring my spinal cord (myleomalacia). the ruptured discs in my neck are pressing inwards against my spinal cord, and the resulting spinal cord and nerve compression are affecting primarily my hands, as well as my neck, left shoulder, shoulder blade and leg movements. The pain IS horrendous-the nerve pain. this cost me my career as a legal secretary of 23 years because the nerves that are affected are primarily in my hands. I have to have surgery or I might pick up a suitcase one day and paralyze myself, according to my neurologist. I have applied for disability and awaiting the round of appeals as it always goes here in texas. I am not married and had no other resources. I lost my car, my house and my health due to this air bag. there are two issues here: 1) the sensitivity of the air bag; the speed at which it hit me and the subsequent permanent injuries; and 2) the law that still says if you hit someone in the rear, it IS automatically your fault. there are many staged accidents where the insurance company has to pay and people are injured, all for the sake of getting large sums of money from the insurance companies. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
En una avenida de la ciudad congestionada, senti una suave explosion bajo mis pies, sale humo bajo la tapa del motor. el cable de acero que hala el gancho de la tapa del motor ya esta derretido. abierta la tapa el fuego coge fuerza en 2 minutos los accesorios plasticos de ventilacion del motor…
En una avenida de la ciudad congestionada, senti una suave explosion bajo mis pies, sale humo bajo la tapa del motor. el cable de acero que hala el gancho de la tapa del motor ya esta derretido. abierta la tapa el fuego coge fuerza en 2 minutos los accesorios plasticos de ventilacion del motor, la bateria, el sistema electrico, el sistema de frenos, la correa de reparticion, el alternador; en fin todo el cubiculo del motor SE quemo. el exterior del carro no sufrio danos excepto por la pintura bajo la rejilla decorativa de la tapa del motor, y la rejilla de ventilacion entre la tapa del motor y el cristal delantero (donde SE ubican los limpiavidrios). por internet encontre un recalls bajo nhtsa search results identificado como nhtsa campaing ID number: 93v199000, donde informa de problemas en las lineas de combustible por estar muy cerca de areas de alta temperatura. hice contacto con gm en la florida solicitando informacion sobre este recalls manifestandome que solo 600 autos sufrieron este problema. no satisfecho con esta respuesta encontre una situacion similar menos grave en nhtsa office of defects investigation. Complaints search results reportado con el odi ID number: 10139606 de octubre 11 de 2005, vin 2g1fp22p4r2. someto a su consideracion esta situacion para determinar responsabilidad. Updated 04/19/06*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Pulled up to gas station, vehicle caught on fire, under hood, on drivers side, possibly due to fuel lines, laying on top of exhaust air check valve on drivers side. Air check valve possibly burnt fuel lines and caught fire, hood area burnt for about two minutes, and caused the following damage.…
Pulled up to gas station, vehicle caught on fire, under hood, on drivers side, possibly due to fuel lines, laying on top of exhaust air check valve on drivers side. Air check valve possibly burnt fuel lines and caught fire, hood area burnt for about two minutes, and caused the following damage. the hood vent, cowl. Burnt four spark plug wires, and damaged clips securing them, burnt the majority of the under hood portion of the fuel lines. Melted the rack and pinion steering drivers side boot and steering gear cover. It also melted wires related to the coolant sender, and air pump connectors. Also the top of the exhaust manifold covering was melted, but didn't have any effect on the engine. I have so far repaired the following things related to the engine, in order to drive it; fuel lines, and spark plug wires. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door
Dt: on october 7, 2005 while the contact was driving the front driver side door flew open. when he took it to the dealership they said there was nothing they could do about it because it was no longer under warranty. there were no injuries. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Dt: the vehicle was sitting when fire occured. In the engine compartment. Smoke was coming from under hood. There was no warning before fire. It was a fuel fire. Owner doesnt know what component. Vehicle had been driven for a short time prior to vehicle. The fire department put out the fire. There was a small investingation, with records available. There was no police report.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission produced a grinding sound while driving. please provide additional information. *jb
- Air bags
My daughter, tabitha, was involved in an accident where she was hit on the left side in the rear by rear wheel well. she was spun around and her air bag did not open up and she has suffered brain swelling, whiplash, back and neck injury and a contusion to her head. car IS totaled. what does oem mean?*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Distributor failed at only 22,000 miles due to design flaw allowing it to be exposed to moisture which caused the bearings to seize. manufacturer redesigned faulty part immediately in following model year to include vacuum seals which prevent this problem but did not recall and refuse to reimburse excessive cost ($1,600) to repair known defect with LT1 engine on 1994 models. *la
- Tires › Sidewall
While making a left turn at 15 mph front and the rear tires blew out from the sidewall. when this occurred vehicle jumped a curb and went into a yard. rear rim was damaged. Upon inspection of the tires by a tire shop there was no signs of any puncture that could have caused the blow out.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at 25 mph engine idled, causing the driver to put the vehicle in neutral. consumer contacted dealer on three separate occasions , and problem recurred. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving at 60 mph consumer saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. consumer pulled over to the curb, and saw. fire in the engine compartment. Then, called the fire department. the fire department explained that it was an electrical fire because the electrical wires burned. *ak
- Electrical system
Delco radio model# 1676761 the clock stays on and killing the battery. *jb
- Tires › Sidewall
Regarding goodyear eagle hp size 245/50 R16, t001811-gcw-100. Out of 4 tires purchased at the neighborhood goodyear tire store 2 of them are exhibiting failure of the sidewall. Excessive cracking, boith tire have a crack of about 2 inches approx. 1/8" separation of the outer core. Tire inflation has been kept according to specifications and could not be a factor. Total tire failure will result. *ak
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Check engine light comes on at any speed for 10-30 mins had it checked computer does not store any trouble codes had it at dealer,auto repair shop excess of 18 times no one can fine anything wrong why?????? Dispite the ck eng lite I have 135789 miles and never had a break down or anything else of that sort this has been the best car I ever owned. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer called complaining while driving at 55mph the temperature gauge went up and down, took the vehicle to the near shop, a technician diagnosis the head gasket was leaking, manifold failed at 114000 miles and the cool found leaking. Please provide further information. ph *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Engine check light illuminated for three weeks. Took vehicle to dealer who stated that ecm valve needed replacing. *Ak consumer went to the dealership twice. the dealer gave consumer 175 dollars to have the vehicle repaired, which was not enough according to the mechanic. the mechanic stated…
Engine check light illuminated for three weeks. Took vehicle to dealer who stated that ecm valve needed replacing. *Ak consumer went to the dealership twice. the dealer gave consumer 175 dollars to have the vehicle repaired, which was not enough according to the mechanic. the mechanic stated the longer the vehicle IS driven with out having the part replaced, the rougher the vehicle will run. the vehicle knocks and when turning the transmission makes noises. *jg
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving, vehicle ran out of gas and fuel pump failed. Had part replaced twice, problem still occurring. *Ak. Also the ABS light was on.*jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tube retaining clip failure
Most of the reports reviewed in this investigation are fire incidents in which fuel leakage has been alleged as the cause or the area of origin IS consistent with the alleged defect.there IS no evidence that the subject clip was a factor in any of these fire incidents and nhtsa testing indicates thatbroken or…
Most of the reports reviewed in this investigation are fire incidents in which fuel leakage has been alleged as the cause or the area of origin IS consistent with the alleged defect.there IS no evidence that the subject clip was a factor in any of these fire incidents and nhtsa testing indicates thatbroken or dislodged retention clip does not result in significant movement of the fuel line bundle toward the left secondary air injection check valve.failure of the clip places the fuel line bundle assembly in the same configuration as the 1993 model year lti vehicles.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Fuel tub retaining clip failure
Owners have reported failures of the fuel tube retention clip that attaches to the plastic throttle linkage cover.according to gm, the subject retention clip (p/n 12048089) was implemented in production on october 12, 1993, to address a concern with incorrect assembly plant fuel line routing.mis-routed fuel tubes may…
Owners have reported failures of the fuel tube retention clip that attaches to the plastic throttle linkage cover.according to gm, the subject retention clip (p/n 12048089) was implemented in production on october 12, 1993, to address a concern with incorrect assembly plant fuel line routing.mis-routed fuel tubes may fail from contact with a hot air check valve, creating a fire hazard in the engine compartment.gm maintains that no problems should occur if the clip IS properly installed and isn't mishandled during subsequent service operations.some owners have alleged to odi that the subject clip becomes brittle over time and may also pull free of the throttle linkage cover attachment hole.
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 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.
- 636700Service manual advises incorrect usage of convertible top fluid.
- 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.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52570Inoperative power door locks/power windows (install new switches).
- 52340Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button).
- 50561Insufficient a/c performance and/or noisy compressor clutch due to premature wear of the compressor shaft seals.
- 45809Vehicle speed surge or slow response with cruise control engaged.
- 45804Torque converter shudder/chuggle on tcc apply.*sd
- 43041Unknown
- 39292Binding during raising or lowering of convertinble top.
- 37944Manual transmission hops out of gear.
- 37941Door glass rattle in full down position.
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