1990 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags722.6%
- Fuel system516.1%
- Seat belts516.1%
- Engine412.9%
- Body & structure39.7%
- Steering26.5%
- Electrical26.5%
- Visibility13.2%
- Interior & seats13.2%
- Tires & wheels13.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HIT A ROAD SIGN, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND AXLE CAME OFF, THE VEHICLE WENT ABOUT 20 FEET INTO THE WOODS, HIT A TREE HEAD ON, DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, AND THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT WAS ALSO BROKEN. *AK
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) DUP OF 525792. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
FUEL SYSTEM SLOWLY LEAKS DANGEROUS VAPORS, CAUSING PRESSURE LOSS AND FIRE HAZARD. EXTERIOR BODY PAINT PEELS IN MULTPILE LOCATIONS DUE TO LACK OF A PRIMER LAYER BEING USED WHEN MANUFACTURED. ENGINE STALLS AFTER COLD START.
CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY FOUND HIGH HYDRO CARBON IN VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF A FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL FILLER. CONTACTED DEALER.*JBTHIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL CONCERNING THE ABOVE FAULT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK WHICH IS CAUSING THE CAR SEAT TO FLIP WHEN TURNING A CORNER. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HIT A ROAD SIGN, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND AXLE CAME OFF, THE VEHICLE WENT ABOUT 20 FEET INTO THE WOODS, HIT A TREE HEAD ON, DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, AND THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT WAS ALSO BROKEN. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
APPROXIMATELY A 1990 BLUE CAMARO IS PARKED ON THE PUBLIC STREET IN FRONT OF HOUSE NUMBERED SAHUARITA, AZ. . THIS CAMARO IS LEAKING OILS IN PUDDLES ON THE STREET. THE OWNER LIVES NEXT DOOR AT THIS CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN THIS LOCATION FOR MONTHS AND THE OILS HAVE ACCUMULATED TO @ A 5 FOOT SQUARE AREA. I CONSIDER THIS A DANGEROUS AREA AND WANT TO REPORT IT TO YOU. I WAS GIVEN THIS ADDRESS BY AN EPA AGENCY ALONG WITH TELEPHONE NUMBER 602-255-0072 WHICH I WILL CALL WITH A VERBAL REPORT. PLEASE RESPOND. *TR
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWA VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ROOF: T- TOP GLASS FLEW OUT AND BROKE. HE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK
AUTOMATIC TRUNK LATCH MOTOR ASSEMBLY...HAS CONTINUOUSLY RAN SINCE 7AM THIS MORNING, AND WILL NOT PULL TRUNK LID ALL THE WAY DOWN. I TOOK IT TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET HERE IN FONTANA AND THEY GLANCED AT IT...SAID THE MOTOR WAS PROBABLY BURNING OUT AND IT WOULD COST ME $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I ASKED IF IT COULD JUST BE DISCONNECTED AND WAS TOLD ..NO..NOT WITHOUT DISCONNECTING SOMETHING ELSE IN THE CAR. THIS AFTERNOON, I REMOVED THE BACK INSIDE PANEL, I DISCOVERED A PIECE OF PLASTIC AND SCREW LAYING INSIDE AND MOTOR DOES NOT LOOK AS IF IT WAS EVEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY.IT IS BASICALLY FLOPPING AROUND AND FEELS HOT TO THE TOUCH, FROM RUNNING ALL DAY. ISN'T THIS A HAZARDOUS CONDITION? NOT ONLY COULD IT START A FIRE..BUT COULDN'T THE LATCH RELEASE WHAT LITTLE HOLD IT HAS ON THE HATCH AND CAUSE IT TO FLY UP? LOW/HIGH BEAM SWITCH: STOPPED WORKING A YEAR AGO...IF I GET IT TO ENGAGE IN HIGH BEAM..I CANNOT GET IT BACK TO LOW BEAM. I KNOW THIS MIGHT SEEM TRIVIAL TO YOU, BUT IT'S NOT TO THE PERSON MY HEADLIGHTS ARE HITTING IN THE FACE. AS A RESULT OF THIS...I LIMIT MY DRIVING TO WELL-LIGHTED AREAS WHERE I DON'T HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE STEERING SHAFT WENT OUT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
AUTOMATIC TRUNK LATCH MOTOR ASSEMBLY...HAS CONTINUOUSLY RAN SINCE 7AM THIS MORNING, AND WILL NOT PULL TRUNK LID ALL THE WAY DOWN. I TOOK IT TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET HERE IN FONTANA AND THEY GLANCED AT IT...SAID THE MOTOR WAS PROBABLY BURNING OUT AND IT WOULD COST ME $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I ASKED IF IT COULD JUST BE DISCONNECTED AND WAS TOLD ..NO..NOT WITHOUT DISCONNECTING SOMETHING ELSE IN THE CAR. THIS AFTERNOON, I REMOVED THE BACK INSIDE PANEL, I DISCOVERED A PIECE OF PLASTIC AND SCREW LAYING INSIDE AND MOTOR DOES NOT LOOK AS IF IT WAS EVEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY.IT IS BASICALLY FLOPPING AROUND AND FEELS HOT TO THE TOUCH, FROM RUNNING ALL DAY. ISN'T THIS A HAZARDOUS CONDITION? NOT ONLY COULD IT START A FIRE..BUT COULDN'T THE LATCH RELEASE WHAT LITTLE HOLD IT HAS ON THE HATCH AND CAUSE IT TO FLY UP? LOW/HIGH BEAM SWITCH: STOPPED WORKING A YEAR AGO...IF I GET IT TO ENGAGE IN HIGH BEAM..I CANNOT GET IT BACK TO LOW BEAM. I KNOW THIS MIGHT SEEM TRIVIAL TO YOU, BUT IT'S NOT TO THE PERSON MY HEADLIGHTS ARE HITTING IN THE FACE. AS A RESULT OF THIS...I LIMIT MY DRIVING TO WELL-LIGHTED AREAS WHERE I DON'T HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
FUEL SYSTEM SLOWLY LEAKS DANGEROUS VAPORS, CAUSING PRESSURE LOSS AND FIRE HAZARD. EXTERIOR BODY PAINT PEELS IN MULTPILE LOCATIONS DUE TO LACK OF A PRIMER LAYER BEING USED WHEN MANUFACTURED. ENGINE STALLS AFTER COLD START.
INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM, UNKNOWN REASONS. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING ALONG IN THE SNOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED TO FUNCTION-CAUSING INHIBITED VISION. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
AUTOMATIC TRUNK LATCH MOTOR ASSEMBLY...HAS CONTINUOUSLY RAN SINCE 7AM THIS MORNING, AND WILL NOT PULL TRUNK LID ALL THE WAY DOWN. I TOOK IT TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET HERE IN FONTANA AND THEY GLANCED AT IT...SAID THE MOTOR WAS PROBABLY BURNING OUT AND IT WOULD COST ME $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I ASKED IF IT COULD JUST BE DISCONNECTED AND WAS TOLD ..NO..NOT WITHOUT DISCONNECTING SOMETHING ELSE IN THE CAR. THIS AFTERNOON, I REMOVED THE BACK INSIDE PANEL, I DISCOVERED A PIECE OF PLASTIC AND SCREW LAYING INSIDE AND MOTOR DOES NOT LOOK AS IF IT WAS EVEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY.IT IS BASICALLY FLOPPING AROUND AND FEELS HOT TO THE TOUCH, FROM RUNNING ALL DAY. ISN'T THIS A HAZARDOUS CONDITION? NOT ONLY COULD IT START A FIRE..BUT COULDN'T THE LATCH RELEASE WHAT LITTLE HOLD IT HAS ON THE HATCH AND CAUSE IT TO FLY UP? LOW/HIGH BEAM SWITCH: STOPPED WORKING A YEAR AGO...IF I GET IT TO ENGAGE IN HIGH BEAM..I CANNOT GET IT BACK TO LOW BEAM. I KNOW THIS MIGHT SEEM TRIVIAL TO YOU, BUT IT'S NOT TO THE PERSON MY HEADLIGHTS ARE HITTING IN THE FACE. AS A RESULT OF THIS...I LIMIT MY DRIVING TO WELL-LIGHTED AREAS WHERE I DON'T HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPX. 65 MPH THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIREHAWK SS10. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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