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1981 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 29, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1981 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1981 vs. every other Camaro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camaro median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECKDP85025 · closed Nov 27, 1985
    No recall
In owners' words

What Camaro owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with BF Goodrich Tires, Tire Line: Radial T/A, Tire Size: 235/60/R15, DOT Number: K4VENX510421. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the rear passenger's side tire was flat. Upon inspection, it was discovered that…
Complaint 11627955 · Nov 29, 2024

Own a 1981 Camaro?

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