no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
1992 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 4, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Fuel system, gasoline
18Air bags12 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
7Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Seat belts
5Vehicle speed control
5Service brakes, hydraulic
4Power train
159 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 21 | 0 |
| Air bags | 18 | 12 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1992 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
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN PREVENTTHE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED INTO THE PROPER POSITION.
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
1992 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1992 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings
1992 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.
- INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTNo recall
In owners' words
What Camaro owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 92 CHEVY CAMARO [XXX] SMELL OF GAS FROM FUEL TANK. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED - FUEL TANK INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT 92C360 DATE 6/01/1994. WENT TO THE CHEVY DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE PROBLEM AND STATED HE CALLED CHEVY…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET CAMARO. AFTER FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY CHANGED THE FUEL CAP. IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, THE SMELL WAS NOTICED…
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