Chevrolet Camaro 1987
Model Camaro made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 27 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.8l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 3 | 860812 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/34/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 860811 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860820 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V105000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1983 to 06/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1500000 | 03/07/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/14/1990 | 06/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace or repair seat belt buckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 01697 | 01/01/2004 | 10006297 | No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. sit bulletin 1450640. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA90012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1990 | 04/24/1991 | REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/03/1989 | 07/10/1990 | SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE | 90V105000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1988 | 01/05/1989 | P/S BRACKET FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/1989 | 01/22/1990 | POWER STEERING BRACKET | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/30/1992 | 01/29/1993 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| Purchase car new in 1987 car stalls . tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/12/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Car was sitting still running in netural when it exploded in to flames with no warning signs totally destroyed car passanger side is burned the most! [passengers mother and son managed to excape the burning car inferno } this 1987 z-28 camaro inferno took place in wal-mart parking lot. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1987 chevrolet camero caught on fire. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| When driving after 2 or 3 minutes the car starts to pause, as if it is stalling. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| Catalytic converter rattles. it sounds as if engine will fall out. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 1 | |||
| While trying to change a flat tire the jack bent and collapsed under the weight of the empty car. mjs | |||
| After lifting up the vehicle, the jack itself bent and collapsed under the weight of the vehicle, creating a very distressing and dangerous situation. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 07/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear parking brake failed, resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 0 | ||
| Driver's side seatbelt broke. dealership told her that that part wasn't available. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Driver side seatbelt buckle broke, there is no contact with retractor. consumer notified dealership.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 75000 | 1 | 06/12/2003 |
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/16/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/20/1987 | ||
| The driver's seat belt failed to latch after recall was performed, because the metal guide was missing. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 150000 | 1 | ||
| The seat belt buckle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 90 v 105 000 however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received two recall letters for seatbelts. red plastic buttons were brittle and discolored. consumer felt that buckle may not latch in an accident because of condition of latches. *ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 100 | 08/01/1994 | |
| The left seat belt buckle comes unlatched all the time, the right one has just broken, making it totally useless. i took my vehicle in for the original recall, and was told that the recall was now closed. i offered to pay for the repairs, but was told that chevrolet no longer manufactures the seatbelt buckles that are needed. they told me to go to a junkyard and get another set. i am not willing to do that, knowing that the seatbelts are faulty to begin with.*ak | |||
| 08/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Front passenger's and driver's plastic component in the seatbelt buckle has disintegrated. consumer was not able to use seat belts. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Both driver's and passenger's side seat belt buckles are inoperative due to the buckle assembly having a crack. also the red plastic button is stuck. consumer has contacted the dealer. there also a recall listed for the same problem recall 90v105000. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| The drivers side seatbelt buckle failed to latch, did not restrain occupant in an accident, resulting in an injury prior to recall (90v-105). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Equipped w/v8 engine brake line runs next to exhaust manifold on drivers side and abrasion causes loss of fluid w/brakes failing. please describe details. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 06/22/1996 | 1 | ||
| The four bolts holding the lower tilt-wheel pivot became loose, causing the steering wheel to flop over to the side, making it difficult to drive. *ak | |||
| Tilt steering wheel moves excessive due to bolt either coming off or busted. please describe details. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 75000 | 1 | 06/12/2003 |
| (tilt steering) steering wheel very loose. hard to steer in curves and on turns. steering wheel move about a inch or 2 when trying to steer. feels like the steering is going to fall off, have had it checked and the mechanic said that the bolts on the tilt are falling out. that there should be a recall on this problem. *la | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| Steering column loose. | |||
| 07/07/1996 | |||
| Steering column failure, bolts are very loose, causing movement of the steering wheel. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 1 | 05/08/1987 | |
| Hood struts failed to keep hood in the open position. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 03/17/1995 | |
| I was at the entrance gate to the parking lot where i was working, at the time, about to put my card in the card reader, to open the gate. the car was in drive and my foot on the brake. the engine started to race without warning and i had to stand on the brake pedal with both feet before i finally got the ignition key turned off. i restarted the engine, in park, and the engine took off again. i shut it off, played around with the cruise control buttons (which were in the off position) and restarted the car. this time it was fine. the car never did it again. the vehicle was a 1987 chevy camaro ls. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | LEXINGTON | 27292 | DAVIS CHEVROLET INC | 3362484810 |