1996 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Air bags | 18 | 17 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 5 |
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 26 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 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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- Caution
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- Not rated
1996 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings
1996 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
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP FAILURENo recall
- FUEL TUB RETAINING CLIP FAILURENo recall
What Camaro owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER AIDED GEAR SELECTION, IT PHYSICALLY PREVENTS HIM FROM USING 2ND OR 3RD GEAR WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST, IT ALSO MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO MOVE ANY GEAR WHEN ENABLED, HE STATES HE STRUGGLES WITH THE GEAR SHIFT FOR UP TO TWO SECONDS. *SLC
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AND THERE IS A CLUCKING NOISE COMING FROMT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THAT MAY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO BREAK OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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