1995 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1995 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 steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.
Owner complaints
216 complaints39 involved a crash22 involved a fire28 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving 25 mph and noticed a burning odor. In addition, transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the hood area and a fire erupted from the dipstick tube. The vehicle was not taken to a…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving 25 mph and noticed a burning odor. In addition, transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the hood area and a fire erupted from the dipstick tube. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repair. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide assistance. The failure and current mileage was 129,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Original owner of 95 camaro 350 engine that did regular mobil 1 oil changes and has 97000 miles. Had to replace damaged-worn camshaft and lifters. I have heard that this IS a problem that gm IS having with other cars also. I had a problem back in the 70'S when gm had a recall on soft cam shafts and this looks like the same problem that I just had fixed on this 1995. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
Loss electrical and engine power while driving car to work. car was stranded on side of road. had car towed to repair center. technicians replaced computer module and opti-spark distributor . a couple of months later car would not start. symptoms similar to bad battery. replaced battery, car…
Loss electrical and engine power while driving car to work. car was stranded on side of road. had car towed to repair center. technicians replaced computer module and opti-spark distributor . a couple of months later car would not start. symptoms similar to bad battery. replaced battery, car would still not start. Had car towed to repair center. at car repair center car started without any servicing being performed. repairman could not find or explain possible reason for condition. about two weeks later another sudden loss of electrical and engine power while driving home from the grocery store. managed to coast car to a safe location off the road. after a short period of time, power returned and was able to start car and drive the rest of the way home. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. while driving 15 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the bumpers on both vehicles were scratched. the contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the pedal would drop 3 inches and then re-engage after…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. while driving 15 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the bumpers on both vehicles were scratched. the contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the pedal would drop 3 inches and then re-engage after 2 seconds. the ABS warning indicator light illuminated after the pedal returned. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the current and failure mileages were 180,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, flames erupted from the engine compartment. the vehicle pulled over and no injuries were sustained. the engine and front of the vehicle were completely engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived. the vehicle was towed to the…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, flames erupted from the engine compartment. the vehicle pulled over and no injuries were sustained. the engine and front of the vehicle were completely engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified. an inspector from the manufacturer was sent to inspect the cause of the fire. the contact suspected a melted section of the plastic fuel line melted and leaked fuel onto the hot engine causing the fire.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Dt*: the contact stated there was excessive play in the steering wheel at any speed. an independent repair shop determined the steering shaft coupling was loose. there IS a nhtsa recall, #95v046000, regarding the steering. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it IS not included in the recall due to the vin.
- Air bags · Power train › Axle hubs · Steering
I was heading north on the highway and I changed lanes from the left to the right lane. once I changed lanes my car jerked viciously back to the left I corrected the problem and went back to the right, but the car ran off the road and lost the rear passenger wheel and tire. the tire was still…
I was heading north on the highway and I changed lanes from the left to the right lane. once I changed lanes my car jerked viciously back to the left I corrected the problem and went back to the right, but the car ran off the road and lost the rear passenger wheel and tire. the tire was still intact with the hub and axle (lug nuts were still connected all of them were tight.) this shouldn't have happened. I believe I wrecked because my rear axle broke. and further more my air bags must have been defective because they did not deploy on impact. they had deployed when the tow trucks brought the car out of the hole. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Nary 02/28/2003 mr the headlight and the foglamp on the drivers side repeatedly failed. The headlight had been replaced six times in the same position. *cb
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
I have had my camaro for awhile now and I have noticed that the windows have begun to scratch just by rolling them up and down. And also the window rattles when the door IS shut. I have talked to people about it and found out it IS a common things in camaros. now I don't think I should have to pay to repair it because this IS a manufacturer's mistake. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
A pair or power wires shorted out by touching the support wires under my drivers side seat causeing the wires to heat up melting and scorching the foam under the seat, causing a small fire. *Ak
- Electrical system
My daughter pushed in the cigarette lighter that IS when she saw a spark and a trail of fire going to top of stereo and over to steering area. She parked car and called the fire dept. The only thing left of my car IS back tires and taillights. I have had the anti lock brake light staying on. Wipers…
My daughter pushed in the cigarette lighter that IS when she saw a spark and a trail of fire going to top of stereo and over to steering area. She parked car and called the fire dept. The only thing left of my car IS back tires and taillights. I have had the anti lock brake light staying on. Wipers work only when and if they feel like it. They don't cover glass on driver side window. Not being able to go up or down if you didn't wait an hour in between. This car has only 70000 miles all factory nothing added on. *ph
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving at 45 mph, the consumer was involved in a front collision and none of the air bags deployed. the dealer was notified. *ak the accident occurred during a rainstorm. the vehicle hydroplaned, spun around, and struck the median. the anti lock brakes failed to help gain control of the vehicle. *scc *jb
- Air bags · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was traveling about 45 mph, hydroplaned, spun out of control, ABS system failed to stabilize vehicle. car struck guardrail, no driver or passenger airbag deployment. vehilce IS total loss.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
My 16-year old son was involved in a fender-bender. Both the drivers and passenger air bags deployed, destroying the dash and windshield of his 1995 chevy camaro. There was no damage to the front of his car from the crash, except for a broken fog light, as he was traveling at approx 5-8 mph. The…
My 16-year old son was involved in a fender-bender. Both the drivers and passenger air bags deployed, destroying the dash and windshield of his 1995 chevy camaro. There was no damage to the front of his car from the crash, except for a broken fog light, as he was traveling at approx 5-8 mph. The air bag ripped the dash from the firewall, burned his arm and scrathced his face and arms. I cannot believe that in this low speed this much damage should have resulted from this type of incident. When I spoke to product allegations group with gm, they agreed with me that this type of air bag was designed for"moderate-to-severe crashes", not a low-speed incident. But upon looking at pictures supplied by the local chevy dealer, gm IS now telling me that the air bags deployed based on the sound waves coming from the stereo system. What a load of bunk! If that IS the case, air-bags should be going off all over the place. And if that were true, isn't that also a design flaw? please contact me as soon as possible....i believe that gm should be responsible for replacing my son's destroyed dash and windshield, based on the fact that the air-bags were defective and should not have deployed under these circumstances. thank you. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While traveling on the highway the cruise control got stuck. *tt
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving the vehicle 10 mph the consumers vehicle was involved in an accident and both frontal air bags deployed at the same time. they broke the windshield and busted the dash board. *nlm. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Consumer stated has excessive play in steering wheel affecting control of the vehicle while driving. consumer has had all tires replaced and alignment adjusted, but problem still exists. related recall 95v046000 does not include consumer's v.i.n. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The service writer kept the part for over a week and then claimed "irregular wear". mr
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collison at approximately 25mph and both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving and slowing to stop ABS engages, and there IS loss of control. brakes go to the floor.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
When consumer's daugher attempted to start vehicle switch made a clicking noise, and would not start. after having vehicle towed to a mechanic, she was told that it needed to go to a chevrolet dealer because there was a part in the switch that could cause vehicle to catch on fire.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Lost control of vehicle and hit a tree dead center. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Car caught fire under hood sitting at red light. Black smoke from under hood. Belive fuel line melted? Total loss of car. Anyone w/ similar complaint... Walserkj@aol.com. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When driving on highway there were gas fumes present inside of vehicle. dealer replaced faulty fuel tank assembly and repaired cannister lines. *Ak *tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and without prior warning brakes locked up, and vehicle went into a spin and crashed. *Ak
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
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 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.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This 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.
- 10114924This 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.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10017070Rear suspension clunk noise.
- 10012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
- 10010619Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click 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.
- 6092567Voluntary emission campaign involving the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system which may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 6091560On some vehicles the air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 6089940Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement.
- 6088977Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine.
- 636700Service manual advises incorrect usage of convertible top fluid.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 619008On certain vehicles, the air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 617610General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission campaign for the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system which may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp to illuminate.
- 616389A condition may exist where the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 615084On some convertible models, the convertible top mechanism binds or stops when halfway open or closed.
- 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.
- 54327Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52570Inoperative power door locks/power windows (install new switches).
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52340Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 51502Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing.
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