1999 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1999 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 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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may not allow the clutch system to disengage the clutch when the clutch pedal IS depressed, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distances, engine stalls, and difficulty in shifting.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
Owner complaints
90 complaints6 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the seat belt failed to retract when the brake pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the seat belt failed to retract when the brake pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Power train
I had a guy tell me that gm was recalling ignition switches I just wonted to know if my car was one of them. *tr
- Power train · Power train › Clutch assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated the clutch failed to disengage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.
- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Engine stalls when coming to a stop. In addition, the battery volt gauge drops below 13. This doesn't happen every time I come to a red light, but it happens frequently enough. Also, after filling the vehicle with gas, the engine stalls almost immediately after it IS started. (Only when in drive). *tr
- Structure › Body
Floor of trunk IS wet after rain; no visible leaks have been detected. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Interior lighting
Interior/exterior lights flicker when idling. *Tr
- Tires
Valve stem failure resulting in tire failure and ultimately, the need to replace all tires. *Tr
- Tires
Valve stem failure causing leaks and ultimately, need to replace all tires. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
When refueling the car, gas will spill out while filling the tank. there IS some kind of issue with venting of the gas tank when refueling. There IS no check engine light and the car runs fine. I called the local dealer and they said there IS no recalls or tsb's for this issue, and the tech I…
When refueling the car, gas will spill out while filling the tank. there IS some kind of issue with venting of the gas tank when refueling. There IS no check engine light and the car runs fine. I called the local dealer and they said there IS no recalls or tsb's for this issue, and the tech I spoke with said he has not heard of this issue. I have done searches on camaro related technical web sites and its a known issue with the camaro, firebird and transam community, but didn't find a resolution. any help would be appreciated. *Tr
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Dt*: the contact stated the clutch assembly will only depress half way. there IS a nhtsa recall, #99v239000 regarding the power train: clutch assembly. the contact was not notified of the recall. the clutch assembly has been replaced and the contact IS seeking reimbursement from general motors.…
Dt*: the contact stated the clutch assembly will only depress half way. there IS a nhtsa recall, #99v239000 regarding the power train: clutch assembly. the contact was not notified of the recall. the clutch assembly has been replaced and the contact IS seeking reimbursement from general motors. the manufacturer has been alerted however they will not provide information regarding reimbursement to the contact. updated 06/27/06. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers intermittently stopped operating while driving in the rain. this created a very dangerous situation and nearly caused several accidents. after several trips to the dealer and many complaints, the wiper motor was replaced, and the wipers failed again. the wiper stalk was…
Windshield wipers intermittently stopped operating while driving in the rain. this created a very dangerous situation and nearly caused several accidents. after several trips to the dealer and many complaints, the wiper motor was replaced, and the wipers failed again. the wiper stalk was replaced and repaired and the wipers failed again. the motor was again replaced two more times. they currently are working, but I expect them to fail again soon.
- Seat belts › Front
The driver's seat belt does not fully engage, but appears to be fastened properly. I have had many different occasions (more than 10) in which I fastened my seatbelt and began to drive away and the seatbelt popped out of the receiver, or even arriving at my location, and before I un-snapped my…
The driver's seat belt does not fully engage, but appears to be fastened properly. I have had many different occasions (more than 10) in which I fastened my seatbelt and began to drive away and the seatbelt popped out of the receiver, or even arriving at my location, and before I un-snapped my seatbelt, it came loose from the receiver. the seatbelt light was not on while I was driving, but the seatbelt apparently was not engaged properly.
- Tires
While driving at 55 mph, under normal driving conditions vehicle suddenly started veering. Consumer was not able to gain control and vehicle went into a ditch. this occurred due to poor quality of the tires. Consumer felt tires had poor traction and poor performance. Consumer followed tire rotation specs per owners manual.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Very bad shimmy and shake when braking, also when trying to spped up from a dead stop or otherwise car pulls back, or stumbles. At about 45000 miles a valve broke into three pieces. Had heads replaced. Brakes and stumbling IS reoccuring brakes since I bought the car new in 99 and stumble since early 2004. Speakers located in the back seat panels also keep blowing out.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
The consumer smelled a fuel odor coming from the vent area. the consumer had the vehicle inspected, however the problem could not be duplicated. *Jb
- Suspension
While driving, a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer. the mechanic informed the consumer that the coil spring axle bracket needed to be replaced due to corrosion. please fill in additional information. *Jb
- Power train › Clutch assembly
The clutch was sticking, the vehicle stalled when the brakes were applied. Recall #99v239000. *jb
- Fuel system, other
Driving along highway and suddenly my car begins to accelerate without pressing on gas pedal. acceleration IS stuck, I can't stop the car other than by riding the brakes or turning engine off. I reach speeds up to 90 miles an hour. when I cut the engine off, it causes loss of power, but luckily…
Driving along highway and suddenly my car begins to accelerate without pressing on gas pedal. acceleration IS stuck, I can't stop the car other than by riding the brakes or turning engine off. I reach speeds up to 90 miles an hour. when I cut the engine off, it causes loss of power, but luckily not steering. turn engine back on and engine redlines (clutch let out). I pop clutch back in and car begins to accelerate again. turn hazards on, cop then pulls up behind me telling me to pull over. fear and anxiety compounded, but car still will not work. I cut the engine and highway patrol guides me over to the right shoulder. cop IS forced to push my car since it cannot continue on its own. car towed in and dealer said a rock was wedged on the throttle return spring causing throttle to be wide open. rock was removed and dealer says car IS functioning. the safety issue IS with how the rock ever got there. that should not be happening, even at 1 in a million chance. I know my life and the life of my passenger were in danger. cop could probably attest to that as well. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Car will not brake or stop smoothly. Condition IS warped rotors. Selected a well known popular parts shop for replacement rotor. Replacement rotor IS diamond cut w/o holes. Bigger cooling vains with a set of porcelin pads. Unknown at this time if this corrects the warping problem. *ak
- Unknown or other
Paint peeling from rear fender - dealer advised that it looks exactly like the paint problems gm had in the late '80S to early '90S. chevrolet customer service advises that they can't do anything about it.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs · Vehicle speed control
The vehicle jerked backwards when accelerating from a complete stop. also, the vehicle jerked when automatically shifting gears. the engine check light illuminated. the dealer did a diagnostic test, and could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak a transmission kit was added but the…
The vehicle jerked backwards when accelerating from a complete stop. also, the vehicle jerked when automatically shifting gears. the engine check light illuminated. the dealer did a diagnostic test, and could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak a transmission kit was added but the problem still occurred. the transmission was rebuilt. the consumer was informed to drive in overdrive when traveling long distance but this did not work. the brakes were noisy, the rear coil spring were rubbing when stopping, the water pump and intake gaskets leaked, the alternator was replaced due to the engine not starting on one occasion, and there was a 3-4 second valve binding. *sc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Rotors first became warped at around 20,000. Rotors continue to become warped every 5-10,000. Gm/chevrolet refuse to admit or fix this defect despite numerous complaints from many drivers. *la
- Unknown or other
This IS a toxic car. It has a mold problem and IS making me sick. The car smells like mold. We pulled out all the seats and carpet cleaned everything to try to get it out. It still smells like mold. It IS not the heater or ac as the smell IS coming from the back of the vehicle. There IS no dampness…
This IS a toxic car. It has a mold problem and IS making me sick. The car smells like mold. We pulled out all the seats and carpet cleaned everything to try to get it out. It still smells like mold. It IS not the heater or ac as the smell IS coming from the back of the vehicle. There IS no dampness but everything I put in the back seat ends up smelling like mold. I call it the mold mobile. After about 2 minutes, you can't smell the mold, so it makes it difficult to track. The dealership in waldorf said it would take days to locate it, but they could smell it too. It IS under warranty and there must be something that can be done about this. It makes me sick to my stomach and I get headaches. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Car only has 40000 miles on it and whenever I would brake or come up to a stop light, the wheels would shimmy and the steering wheel would vibrate. I was afraid it would not stop and would cause an accident. I took it to the chevrolet dealer in waldorf md. The mechanic said he could find nothing…
Car only has 40000 miles on it and whenever I would brake or come up to a stop light, the wheels would shimmy and the steering wheel would vibrate. I was afraid it would not stop and would cause an accident. I took it to the chevrolet dealer in waldorf md. The mechanic said he could find nothing wrong with it and could not make it do it. That was 2 months ago and it still does it all the time. Sounds like all these other similar complaints for this vehicle.. Defective warped rotors. This IS very dangerous and I cannot get a dealership to fix it. *nlm
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on accident yet the air bags did not deploy. *nlm
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.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 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.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 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.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 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.
- 10138217This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10137475This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
- 10115081This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 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.
- 10114876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
- 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.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10113188This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
- 10112523This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch oil feed passages for leakage between circuits. Technician should apply regulated compressed air to the 3-4 clutch feed hole and the forward clutch feed hole one at a time with the input housing. Technician will need to replace the input housing if there is an air leak 3-4 clutches.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 100171904L60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
- 10017070Rear suspension clunk noise.
- 10014982Decreased propeller shaft service life.
- 10012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
- 10011219Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment.
- 10010619Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise.
- 10010364Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine.
- 10010180Slight pull left or right, tire wander. Updated 6/4/10.
- 10009940Muffler paint peeling supplement to tsb 33-17-01a.
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