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1993 Chevrolet Camaro

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
32
Latest Jun 25, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 11, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 32 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Camaro, most frequently naming the brakes, airbags and body & structure categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 19 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes716.3%
  • Airbags614.0%
  • Body & structure614.0%
  • Steering511.6%
  • Fuel system49.3%
  • Powertrain (other)37.0%
  • Visibility24.7%
  • Heating & air conditioning24.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

May 11, 2009
42,540 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
DOPE, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Apr 7, 2009
16,270 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
SABERSPORTView on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 32
Airbags
Filed Jun 25, 2014
Crash reported

I WENT IN A DITCH AND HIT TREE STUMP AND THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I HIT HARD MY MOM IS AN AUTOMOTIVE AND SEMI TECHNICIAN I TOTALED THE CAR SHE DIDN'T UNDER STAND WHY THEY DIDN'T. *TR

NHTSA ID
10606060
Incident
Jun 25, 2014
Body & structureFuel system
Filed May 27, 2008

PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE WORE THROUGH THE FUEL LINE CAUSING A LEAK. FUEL WAS SPRAYING DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THERE WAS NO FIRE. TWO OF THE OTHER FUEL LINES RUPTURED IN THE SAME PLACE WHEN I MOVED THEM FOR INSPECTION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10229043
Incident
May 14, 2008
Mileage
97,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 20, 2001

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOORS ARE COMING LOOSE AT HINGES. WHEN DRIVING IT'S LIKE DOORS ARE ABOUT TO PEEL AWAY FROM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

NHTSA ID
880849
EngineFuel system
Filed Jul 9, 2000

ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT DEALERS CAN NOT REPAIR, SPENT APPROXIMATELY $700, ENGINE STILL LEAKS OIL ON DRIVEWAY AFTER 1 YEAR OF DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED REPAIRS, INTAKE GASKET REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES, OIL FILTER "O" RING REPLACEMENT, OIL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT, OIL PAN TIGHENED, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT. *AK

NHTSA ID
725154
Incident
May 5, 1999
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 8, 2000

CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

NHTSA ID
718477
Incident
Feb 1, 1994
Engine
Filed Dec 1, 1999

TROUBLE WITH CAR FROM DAY 1. HAD IT CHECKED AND THERE IS NO CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON CAR! ALSO THERE WAS NO ODOMETER READING RECORDED ON ANY PAPER WORK AT TIME OF PURCHASE. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL WITH NO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I HAVE A LIEN AGAINST THE CAR AND NOT SURE IF I SHOULD PAY IF THIS IS AN ILLEGAL CAR. I HAVE COPIES OF ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND TITLE WITH NO ODOMETER READING. COPY OF CERTIFICATION OF POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS HAS NOTHING CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT IT IS LEGAL. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP BEFORE THEY RE-POSESS THIS VEHICLE?

NHTSA ID
715510
Brakes
Filed Nov 29, 1999

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
853416
Incident
Jan 1, 1994
Electrical
Filed Sep 15, 1999

WIRES THAT CONNECT THE GAS TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP SENDER ARE UNPROTECTED. WIRES MADE CONTACT WITH METAL & BROKE. NO FUEL SENT TO ENGINE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT WHILE MAKING TURNS. WHILE IN FOR REPAIR DISCOVERED THAT THE PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE FUEL PUMP SENDER WIRE HAD RUBBED OFF AND CONTINUED TO RUB AND MAKE CONTRACT WITH OTHER PARTS TO WHERE IT BROKE. AK

NHTSA ID
845145
Incident
Jul 6, 1999

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

020730024A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

01697

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NO 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. *TT

876527

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC

876002A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME 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. *TT

970801735026

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC

738133

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS/POWER WINDOWS (INSTALL NEW SWITCHES). *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Camaro by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024400—
2023150046.6
2022131052.2
2021164065.9
2020313062.0
2019521051.6
2018782055.5
20171843056.1
20161391043.2
20152062050.6
20141874050.7
20131874054.0
20121135163.7
20111943052.0
20102953050.3
2002685051.1
2001484050.7
2000764052.9
1999905048.5
19981734054.8
1997696263.7
19961165264.5
19952166266.5
19941446265.9
1993Viewing326055.6
1992885162.0
1991867464.7
1990255164.4
1989256057.9
1988175456.8
1987284665.3
1986327761.2
19854661064.1
19843971065.9
1983164559.5
1982345—
1981121—
1980031—
1979631—
1978011—
1977031—
1976031—
1975031—
1974040—
1973020—
1971010—
1969110—
1968220—
1967010—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.