1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1996 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.
Owner complaints
116 complaints23 involved a crash6 involved a fire24 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Seat belts
I got in a accident my car hit another car in front driver fender at 45 mile per hour destroyed my car neither air bag deployed I am injured I bounced off steering wheel when we hit my seat belt unlocked about broke my whole rib cage. *js
- Electrical system
Parked car in public parking space for approx. 20 minutes. tried to start car with no results. checked battery etc. left car over night and had it towed 20 miles to boyd chevrolet in hendersonville, nc. boyd replaced ignition switch. total cost over $300. I demand new IS which does not fall within the IS recall timeline. *tr
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering pump/hose leak. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Intake manifold leak 96 chevy camaro. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
Leaking from front of engine coolant a chevy /luby employeee says they have seen alot of that ?
- Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power lock switch broke 1999 covered under warranty power door window switch broke 1999 covered under warranty, and again 2003 covered under my ryan extended warranty rear window hatch rubber seal went bad and separated from the car in 1999 and now again in 2003. 2 window seals on one car in 7…
Power lock switch broke 1999 covered under warranty power door window switch broke 1999 covered under warranty, and again 2003 covered under my ryan extended warranty rear window hatch rubber seal went bad and separated from the car in 1999 and now again in 2003. 2 window seals on one car in 7 years. First one was covered by what I was told a silent recall. This time they are saying they never said that before and this time it IS up to me to pay for the seal.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
I believe a problem "may" exist with chevrolet cars employing the new five year or 50K miles anti-freeze. from personal experience and those of relatives it appears the flushing and replacement of anti-freeze at the suggested five year or 50K miles point may lead to water pump failure within weeks even though the car has less than 50K miles on the odometer. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
This IS reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 camaro. naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals. *ak the panel has a cut out for the drivers foot just above the gas peddle, but it also…
This IS reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 camaro. naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals. *ak the panel has a cut out for the drivers foot just above the gas peddle, but it also has a slight drop down above the brake peddle. during an emergency stop situation, the driver moves his foot from the gas peddle to the brake, but strikes the drop in the foot panel above and does not allow drivers foot to get over the brake peddle& then when he pushes down, he steps on the gas peddle causing him to run into what he started to brake for, causing an accident.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 40 mph during a snow storm vehicle veered and bumped into a concrete median. vehicle only had scratches on the bumper, but the front air bags deployed. when the front air bags deployed, the windshield broke. the driver's neck was injured. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer called complaining about having problems with a noise which it make it hard to shift gear. Dealer was not contacted. Ts
- Electrical system › Wiring
Consumer states that the cooling fan motor cuts off . Dealer stated that the wires that connect to the cooling fan are not powerful enough. nlm
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
I have continuously have had safety problems with my vehicle, which the dealership refuses to correctly fix. the brake lights, along with the left directional has been incorrectly fixed over 5 times now, and I have all the paperwok mto prove the problems.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Consumer noticed fuel leaking, dealer determined the fuel line ruptured and had to be replaced. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Wheel speed sensor fails, causing the anti lock brakes to engage, making the car take a significantly longer stopping distance. I am afraid it IS going to end in a crash. not covered under the warranty, even though it IS a safety issue. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle hit a tree at 25-30 mph, and neither airbag deployed. Front impact, two injuries, vehicle totalled. *ak *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
While driving at various speeds vehicle would die out for no reason. Problem was intermittent. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 3 times. Mechanic placed on diagnostic and computer failed to register any problem codes. Mechanic did replace fuel pump and crankshaft, but problem was not solved.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Begging of tread separation. went to firestone dealer they would not even admit it was a default and wanted me to but a new tire. went to goodyear they would not let me leave parking lot on my tire. they gave me a spare and told me firestone must replace all my tires because they were dangerous.…
Begging of tread separation. went to firestone dealer they would not even admit it was a default and wanted me to but a new tire. went to goodyear they would not let me leave parking lot on my tire. they gave me a spare and told me firestone must replace all my tires because they were dangerous. what should I do put the tire back on and get a good lawyer or maybe contact better business , by the way firestone corp. Offices are giving me run around also. I just want to have safe tires. *Ak (dot number: obpj tiresize: p245/5016)
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Date listed IS from the last repair; this car has been a constant source of electrical problems. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When pressingdown on brake pedal it goes to the floor. has to pump brakes to stop vehicle. also, brake light comes on. this only happens when coming to a stop. *ak
- Seat belts
While driving consumer was involved in a frontal crash at 45 mph. upon impact, front driver's side seat belt restraint completely separated from track. driver suffered minor injuries. *Ak the vehicle was completly totaled. None of the safty features worked. Consumer would like to know if at any time gm had any recalls or tech service bullitins that concern this problem on same make model and year. *yh
- Air bags › Side/window
While driving at 45 mph consumer was involved in a frontal crash. Upon impact, both driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. both driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. vehicle was totaled. *ak consumer states road was slightly damp, and the vehicle started to fish…
While driving at 45 mph consumer was involved in a frontal crash. Upon impact, both driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. both driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. vehicle was totaled. *ak consumer states road was slightly damp, and the vehicle started to fish tailed, consumer tried to stop the vehicle but it seemed to have gained speed instead of slowing down, vehicle started going around in circles and front end hit an enbankment, through it around and backend went into a deep ditch, the seat belts broke from the roof of the vehicle , as well as other damage to vehicle.*jb
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
At low speeds car has a clunking sound that comes from rear end. Dealer states that the fuid needed to be changed. The fluid was changed and the car still makes this noise. Have not returned to dealer yet.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
This has happened numerous times. Brake pedal will have no pressure and car will take extra distance to stop. This happens when it IS wet or at low speeds wet or dry.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Car has constant miss and poor drivability at times. Car started missing very bad. Shut car off and it would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer fixed no start but found miss in car. Stated distibuter cap maybe the problem. This miss developed after warrenty work on water pump and a.i.r pump replacement. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Car would not start, when it did it idled rough. I drove it 1/2 mile and it lost power and died. Towed to dealer sat over week end car sarted and ran fine. Code showed lean condition in all 8 cylinders.*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.
- 10009370The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4L60e or 4l65e transmissions.
- 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.
- 634815Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator IS illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set.
- 627839Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and GMC light duty truck models)
- 622930Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light.
- 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.
- 618141A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. Updated
- 618109Vehicles may experience exhaust gas recirculation valve failures.
- 618093Concerns w ith exhaust gas recirculation valve failures.
- 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.
- 616774Some customers may experience a failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve due to corrosion of the internal diaphragm plate, leading to driveability complaints of a check engine light for egr valve (dtc p0400); or engine stall at idle, runs rough or surges.
- 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.
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 601903Subject regarding on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements (re-flash calibration).
- 601405Vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the front fascia lower extension vertical ribs fracture when contact IS made with a parking block or when entering and exiting a steep driveway.
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