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1984 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years59% below the Camaro median · #26 of 34 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints395 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage116kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro has problems

39 complaints 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
Seat belts281
Structure40
Fuel system, gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages11
Parking brake10
Steering10
Electrical system10
Tires10
Equipment11

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

5 recalls

1984 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.

–no report yet

Parking brake: conventional

Recall 91V-055 · Apr 11, 1991 · 179,036 vehicles

Risk. PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 90V-105 · May 14, 1990 · 1,500,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

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

1984 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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10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR DISC BRAKESC90001 · closed Jul 31, 1991
    No recall
  2. CRUISE CONTROLEA86013 · closed Sep 28, 1987
    No recall
  3. REAR BRAKE FAILUREEA86019 · closed Jul 22, 1988
    No recall
  4. THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKINGEA88023 · closed Mar 6, 1989
    No recall
  5. REAR DISC BRAKESEA88036 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
  6. SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGEEA90001 · closed Jul 10, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-105
  7. REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILUREEA90012 · closed Apr 24, 1991
    No recall
  8. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE85016 · closed Mar 22, 1985
    Led to recall 85V-034
  9. FRAME CRACKINGPE88070 · closed Sep 22, 1988
    No recall
  10. SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAGPE89148 · closed Oct 3, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Camaro owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT INTO PLACE AND THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO ADJUST THE SHOULDER BELT TO ENSURE IT WAS SECURELY CONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10716205 · May 13, 2015 · 165,000 miles
MY 17 YEAR OLD SON [XXX], HAS A 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO, AND TWICE THIS YEAR, HE AND I TOOK IT IN TO LARAMIE GM AUTO CENTER HERE IN LARAMIE, WYOMING AND ASKED THEM TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS ON RECALL # 85V169000. THE SERVICE MANAGER, NAMED MIKE TOLD ME AFTER EXAMINING THE BELTS THAT HE WOULD LOOK INTO…
Complaint 10327973 · Apr 28, 2010 · 132,050 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE TRYING TO FASTEN THE SEAT BELT, THE BUCKLE BROKE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT BELTS ARE PINK. RECALL#90V105000 WAS RELATED TO THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF THE BELT BUCKLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.…
Complaint 10204609 · Oct 1, 2007 · 15,000 miles

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