Chevrolet Camaro 1990
Model Camaro made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 33 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.1l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/34/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 900118 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 890830 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 18/31/23 | Premium | $ 947 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/24 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 900 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 18/33/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Premium | $ 947 | 3 | 890901 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V114000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 10297 | 07/20/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1990 | 06/19/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a properly crimped fuel return hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel return hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0 l and 5.7 l v-8 engines. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| PE97008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/1997 | 06/30/1997 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
| Complaints allege that the driver-side air bag deployed while driving without any vehicle impact. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in injuries (neck, teeth).(attorney for consumer).516345 dup of 525792; posted on 09-07-1999. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| During collision no deployment of air bag resulting in facial and neck injuries. (attorney for consumer). | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bag in accident, causing injury. (attorney for client) dup of 525792. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/19/1998 | |||
| While traveling about 55 mph, driver lost control of vehicle, hit a road sign, the left rear wheel and axle came off, the vehicle went about 20 feet into the woods, hit a tree head on, driver was ejected from the vehicle and killed. there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag, and the shoulder portion of the seat belt was also broken. *ak | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, driver's airbag failed to deploy, driver sustained no injury. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Othr: heat causing pasenger airbag to bacle back and can see the airbag. | |||
| 03/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| No deployment of drivers air bag. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/03/1995 | |||
| Intermittent stalling problem, unknown reasons. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Approximately a 1990 blue camaro is parked on the public street in front of house numbered sahuarita, az. . this camaro is leaking oils in puddles on the street. the owner lives next door at this car has been parked in this location for months and the oils have accumulated to @ a 5 foot square area. i consider this a dangerous area and want to report it to you. i was given this address by an epa agency along with telephone number 602-255-0072 which i will call with a verbal report. please respond. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highwa vehicle shutdown without prior warning. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/30/1997 | 3 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1990 | |
| Leak coming from the fuel tank where the fill pipe meets the tank, resulting in bad gas mileage and leakage, the crack in the joint also lets fumes out | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 160000 | ||
| Fuel system slowly leaks dangerous vapors, causing pressure loss and fire hazard. exterior body paint peels in multpile locations due to lack of a primer layer being used when manufactured. engine stalls after cold start. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 160000 | ||
| Fuel system slowly leaks dangerous vapors, causing pressure loss and fire hazard. exterior body paint peels in multpile locations due to lack of a primer layer being used when manufactured. engine stalls after cold start. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Failed fuel return hoses. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2002 | |
| Consumer states that they found high hydro carbon in vehicle as a result of a fuel leaking from the fuel filler. contacted dealer.*jbthis vehicle was not involved in the recall concerning the above fault. | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 1 | 04/15/1992 | |
| Fuel tank is leaking when filling tank gas, leaks from fuel neck.*ak *jb | |||
| 03/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Gas tank leaks where tank/filler pipe meet when tank is full. *dh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 160000 | ||
| Fuel system slowly leaks dangerous vapors, causing pressure loss and fire hazard. exterior body paint peels in multpile locations due to lack of a primer layer being used when manufactured. engine stalls after cold start. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| No deployment of air bags during collision, causing injury. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/13/1998 | 3 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Rear seat belts will not lock which is causing the car seat to flip when turning a corner. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed in rear end collision. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male won't go into female portion. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 03/19/1998 | |||
| While traveling about 55 mph, driver lost control of vehicle, hit a road sign, the left rear wheel and axle came off, the vehicle went about 20 feet into the woods, hit a tree head on, driver was ejected from the vehicle and killed. there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag, and the shoulder portion of the seat belt was also broken. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/25/1999 | 10/01/2089 | ||
| Automatic trunk latch motor assembly...has continuously ran since 7am this morning, and will not pull trunk lid all the way down. i took it to rotolo chevrolet here in fontana and they glanced at it...said the motor was probably burning out and it would cost me $300 to have it replaced. i asked if it could just be disconnected and was told ..no..not without disconnecting something else in the car. this afternoon, i removed the back inside panel, i discovered a piece of plastic and screw laying inside and motor does not look as if it was even installed correctly.it is basically flopping around and feels hot to the touch, from running all day. isn't this a hazardous condition? not only could it start a fire..but couldn't the latch release what little hold it has on the hatch and cause it to fly up? low/high beam switch: stopped working a year ago...if i get it to engage in high beam..i cannot get it back to low beam. i know this might seem trivial to you, but it's not to the person my headlights are hitting in the face. as a result of this...i limit my driving to well-lighted areas where i don't have to use the high beams. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the steering shaft went out. please fill in additional information. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 05/25/1999 | 10/01/2089 | ||
| Automatic trunk latch motor assembly...has continuously ran since 7am this morning, and will not pull trunk lid all the way down. i took it to rotolo chevrolet here in fontana and they glanced at it...said the motor was probably burning out and it would cost me $300 to have it replaced. i asked if it could just be disconnected and was told ..no..not without disconnecting something else in the car. this afternoon, i removed the back inside panel, i discovered a piece of plastic and screw laying inside and motor does not look as if it was even installed correctly.it is basically flopping around and feels hot to the touch, from running all day. isn't this a hazardous condition? not only could it start a fire..but couldn't the latch release what little hold it has on the hatch and cause it to fly up? low/high beam switch: stopped working a year ago...if i get it to engage in high beam..i cannot get it back to low beam. i know this might seem trivial to you, but it's not to the person my headlights are hitting in the face. as a result of this...i limit my driving to well-lighted areas where i don't have to use the high beams. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| Hood remained up for five minutes then immediately slammed shut onto owners fingers. please describe details. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 09/17/2000 | |||
| Consumer was traveling 70mph on highway and roof: t- top glass flew out and broke. he contacted dealership. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 05/25/1999 | 10/01/2089 | ||
| Automatic trunk latch motor assembly...has continuously ran since 7am this morning, and will not pull trunk lid all the way down. i took it to rotolo chevrolet here in fontana and they glanced at it...said the motor was probably burning out and it would cost me $300 to have it replaced. i asked if it could just be disconnected and was told ..no..not without disconnecting something else in the car. this afternoon, i removed the back inside panel, i discovered a piece of plastic and screw laying inside and motor does not look as if it was even installed correctly.it is basically flopping around and feels hot to the touch, from running all day. isn't this a hazardous condition? not only could it start a fire..but couldn't the latch release what little hold it has on the hatch and cause it to fly up? low/high beam switch: stopped working a year ago...if i get it to engage in high beam..i cannot get it back to low beam. i know this might seem trivial to you, but it's not to the person my headlights are hitting in the face. as a result of this...i limit my driving to well-lighted areas where i don't have to use the high beams. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 1 | 01/18/1990 | |
| Traveling on the interstate at appx. 65 mph the rear drivers side tire tread separated. firehawk ss10. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Windshield constantly remains fogged up/must apply wipers 24 hours per day, sunshine or inclement weather /must apply wipers to keep windshield clear. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| While driving along in the snow the windshield wipers ceased to function-causing inhibited vision. tt | |||