Chevrolet Camaro 1988

Model Camaro made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 22 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. 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 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/27/2221/35/26Regular$ 6823870815
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gearsRWD17/27/2019/34/24Regular$ 7503870808
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/26/2019/33/23Regular$ 7503880307
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/25/1918/32/23Premium$ 9073880307
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 5 gearsRWD16/25/1918/32/22Regular$ 7893880307
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 5 gearsRWD16/26/2018/33/23Premium$ 8623880307
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/25/1918/32/23Premium$ 9073870715

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-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.
NotesThis 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
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
90V115000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1988 to 06/01/1989V (Vehicle)2933107/20/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/199006/19/1990
Defect SummaryFuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.
Consequence SummaryIf this coupling seperated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryInstall a redesigned fuel feed hose.
NotesSystem: fuel feed hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.8l v6 engines.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
90V105000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1983 to 06/01/1990V (Vehicle)150000003/07/1991ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/14/199006/26/1990
Defect SummaryPlastic 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 SummaryThis could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
Corrective SummaryReplace or repair seat belt buckle.
NotesSystem: seat belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
0169701/01/200410006297No 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. *tt04/27/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE89164GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/13/198902/28/1990REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURES
 There is no summary currently available
EA90012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/28/199004/24/1991REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA88036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/22/198808/30/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA92005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/30/199201/29/1993THROTTLE STICKING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
 Vehicle is subject to stalling w/no warning at anytime due to (ecm) computer constantly failing. the module has been replaced five times since owning vehicle and continues to fail. please describe details. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/07/19957
 Coolant leak resulted in engine cracking. *aw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
03/20/19950
 Serpentine belt replaced.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/17/199276000111/11/1989
 Crack at fuel fill in 1988 camaro, recall for 1989 but why not 1988 it is the same problem. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
12/26/2001108/01/2001
 While driving down highway car stuttered as though bad fuel/clogged efi system was to blame,upon depressing gas pedal to counteract this stutter, gasoline sprayed out of the a/c vents and into the cab/interior of vehicle and onto the driver. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
08/25/199127500108/14/1989
 Fuel fill line loose at gas tank fuel leaks out when full and under cornering. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
05/01/199903/01/1990
 There is a consistant fuel odor coming from the fue tank. it seems there are 2 leaks, one at the filler neck on the fuel tank side and another on top side of the fuel tank where the fuel pump resides. the odor is consistant and very strong.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
03/01/19961
 Consumer states the fuel filler neck is loose, in addition there is a strong odor in the vehicle.*ak the consumer do not own this kind of vehicle.
01/01/19943
 Gas tank filler nozzle cracked, causing gas to leak. *skd
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
06/01/1993
 When driving, due to a faulty hood latch spriing, the hood will open. *ak
SEAT BELTS
12/05/20031
 Consumer stated driver's front seat belts didn't hold the passenger in the seat. nhtsa recall 90v105000 concerning seat belt failure was issued. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
08/28/1998
 90v105000; seat belt buckles; vehicle taken to dealer (anthony abraham, 305-443-9000) for repairs, the dealer repplaced red buttons, but drivers side pops out with no latching, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
11/01/1995
 Seat belt will not retract into coil. buckle will not stay closed. please describe. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
04/12/1997201/01/1990
 Seat belt retractor failed.
10/30/19950
 Seat belt retractor inoperative. *sd
11/01/1995
 Seat belt will not retract into coil. buckle will not stay closed. please describe. tt
SERVICE BRAKES
10/09/20122153921
 While driving in stop and go traffic i was moving at a speed between 25 and 30 mph with a 3 to 4 car gap between me and the car in front of me when the line of cars in front of me suddenly stopped quickly. i slammed on my brakes as hard as i could and it failed to stop, impacting the car in front of me at about 5 to 10 mph. the pedal fine and none of the brakes/wheels locked or skidded (this car doesn't have anti-locks). even my full sized pick-up truck would have stopped safely in this situation and distance, yet you could feel that this camaro should have stopped and couldn't. the brakes work fine in all conditions except panic stops when it counts. i've read a lot of forums and posts on thirdgen.com and it seems like these 4-wheel disc brake cars of that error... all have had the problem. i know that even when new, the rear disc brakes will barely stop the wheels when the car is idling in drive and on jack stands. it seems to be a known problem with all the car enthusiasts and yet nhtsa didn't recall them even back when they were newer. it's clear to me that there is a problem with the rear caliper and parking brake design and function and perhaps aggravated by a an problem with the proportioning/combination valve. i would at least like to know if nhtsa has ever received any other complaints on the braking system the 1986-1992 four wheel disc brake camaro's. *tr
10/09/2012215392
 While driving in stop and go traffic i was moving at a speed between 25 and 30 mph with a 3 to 4 car gap between me and the car in front of me when the line of cars in front of me suddenly stopped quickly. i slammed on my brakes as hard as i could and it failed to stop, impacting the car in front of me at about 5 to 10 mph. the pedal fine and none of the brakes/wheels locked or skidded (this car doesn't have anti-locks). even my full sized pick-up truck would have stopped safely in this situation and distance, yet you could feel that this camaro should have stopped and couldn't. the brakes work fine in all conditions except panic stops when it counts. i've read a lot of forums and posts on thirdgen.com and it seems like these 4-wheel disc brake cars of that error... all have had the problem. i know that even when new, the rear disc brakes will barely stop the wheels when the car is idling in drive and on jack stands. it seems to be a known problem with all the car enthusiasts and yet nhtsa didn't recall them even back when they were newer. it's clear to me that there is a problem with the rear caliper and parking brake design and function and perhaps aggravated by a an problem with the proportioning/combination valve. i would at least like to know if nhtsa has ever received any other complaints on the braking system the 1986-1992 four wheel disc brake camaro's.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/21/20011
 The consumer was traveling at 34 mph and applied brakes to avoid striking another vehicle, but the brakes failed and the consumers vehicle went out of control and crushed. the consumer suffered minor injuries. (ohio traffic crash report 10-91-608) *yh
STEERING - COLUMN
01/02/1994
 Tilt steering wheel loose, causing difficultly in controling steering. tt
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
02/06/19956
 Loose steering column. *skd

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NJFREEHOLDGEORGE HUGES CHEV.