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1991 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 86 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Camaro median · #14 of 34 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8621 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage93kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro has problems

86 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
Fuel system, gasoline311
Air bags199
Electrical system130
Engine and engine cooling81
Vehicle speed control61
Structure40
Power train30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Fuel/propulsion system20
6 other systems81

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

4 recalls

1991 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

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 94V-077 · Apr 25, 1994 · 232,988 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 91V-074 · May 3, 1991 · 173 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-067 · Apr 22, 1991 · 40,696 vehicles

Risk. UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 91V-031 · Feb 19, 1991 · 21 vehicles

Risk. IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.

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

1991 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

'67'68'69'71'73'74'75'76'77'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings

1991 Chevrolet Camaro 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL LUG STUDSDP91012 · closed Jan 16, 1992
    No recall
  2. FUEL LEAKSEA93005 · closed Apr 26, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-077
  3. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE92073 · closed Jan 29, 1993
    No recall
  4. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE97008 · closed Jun 30, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Camaro owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHENEVER FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD FOR THEM TO LOOKUP THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL;…
Complaint 10366846 · Nov 19, 2010 · 101,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING ON THE IGNITION, HE SMELLED VAPORS AND FUMES EMITTING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FOUND RECALL 94V077000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP) WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS…
Complaint 10324571 · Apr 8, 2010 · 189,000 miles
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKAGE DURING FUELING THE GAS TANK.GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION…
Complaint 10283559 · Sep 10, 2009

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