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1987 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years66% below the Camaro median · #29 of 34 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints286 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 14, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro has problems

28 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 belts131
Steering50
Engine and engine cooling31
Electrical system21
Parking brake11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Equipment10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

1987 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

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 →

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

1987 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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6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR DISC BRAKESEA88036 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
  2. POWER STEERING BRACKETEA89009 · closed Jan 22, 1990
    No recall
  3. SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGEEA90001 · closed Jul 10, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-105
  4. REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILUREEA90012 · closed Apr 24, 1991
    No recall
  5. THROTTLE STICKINGEA92005 · closed Jan 29, 1993
    No recall
  6. P/S BRACKET FAILUREPE89002 · closed Jan 5, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Camaro owners report

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

During a New York state auto inspection, this recall, #N00043, was brought to my attention by the paperwork and the technician. I've been trying to get this issue resolved for years with no luck from various auto dealers.
Complaint 11501778 · Jan 14, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAD BECOME DEFECTIVE. UPON RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE SEAT BELTS HOWEVER, THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE…
Complaint 11349097 · Aug 13, 2020 · 49,858 miles
NEITHER SEAT BELT WILL LOCK. PASSENGERS USE TO LOCK BUT COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE SEAT BELT AND PULLED ON IT AND IT FELL APART. IF I WAS IN A ACCIDENT I WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED. *LA
Complaint 10047584 · Nov 25, 2003 · 75,000 miles

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