Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Camaro recalls & problems

The 1992 Chevrolet Camaro has 5 safety recalls and 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (22 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls

Complaints88filed by owners

Crashes · fires14 · 3reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths13 · 2reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).

Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E02600061,944 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineApr 25, 1994

Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 94V077000232,988 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE CRACKS AND HOLES CAN ALLOW FUEL VAPOR AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.

Power trainOct 23, 1992

Automatic transmission

Recall 92V15400043,413 vehicles

Problem: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CAN SEPARATE.
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN PREVENTTHE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED INTO THE PROPER POSITION. THIS CONDITION CANCAUSE UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN THE TRANSIMISSION INDICATOR IS IN PARK ORNEUTRAL POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A DRIVE MODE; THIS COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Fix: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1992 Chevrolet Camaro 2-DR. HB.

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Camaro

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Camaro

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Camaro

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

Camaro

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Camaro

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

Camaro

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Camaro

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap; Fuel injection system › Injectors	22	0	0	0	106,084 mi
Air bagsFrontal	19	12	0	12	—
StructureBody › Roof and pillars; Frame and members	10	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Cooling system	8	0	0	1	—
Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Wiring › Interior/under dash	6	1	2	1	—
Vehicle speed controlCables	5	1	0	1	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Retractor	5	1	0	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Drum; Foundation components › Disc	5	1	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle assembly	5	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	4	1	0	0	—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Power window devices and controls	3	0	1	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING FROM MY GAS CAP, EVERYTIME I FILL IT UP WITH GAS IT LEAKS OUT THE SIDE. IT'S BEEN RUINING MY PAINT ON THE INSIDE TOO. IT LEAKS WHEN I START DRIVING.
Jul 2, 2020 · 100,000 miles
Electrical system
I AM A SENIOR. MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN THE GARAGE. MY CAR WILL NOT RUN. I HAVE 29440 MILES ON IT. THE LAST TIME IT RAN WAS SEPT 2011 .ALL THE MACHANICS SAY THE SAME THING IT IS A CHEVROLET PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE IGNITION AND SECURITY PROBLEM. IT CAN NOT BE FIXED. THE CHEVROLET DEALER TELLS ME IT WILL COST $500 TO LOOK AT AND ABOUT $2000. TO REPAIR, BUT NO GUARANTEE, MAYBE 30 DAYS THATS IT ON THAT TYPE OF PROBLEM.. THEY SAY IT IS BEST TO BUY A NEW CAR.I NEED A CAR BUT I AM LIVING OFF SS. WHAT CAN I DO ? HELP
Sep 6, 2011 · 29,440 miles
Electrical system
I AM A SENIOR ,, I HAVE A 1992 CAMARO THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. I HAVE ONLY 3000 MILES ON IT . IT HAS NOT RUN SINCE 2011. I NEED A CAR. I HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT IT, THEY ALL SAY THE SAME THING IT IS THE IGNITION AND SECURITY SYSTEM. THE CHEVROLET DEALER TELLS ME IT WILL COST ABOUT $500. TO LOOK AT ,AND UP TO $2000. TO REPAIR, WITH NO GUARANTEES.MAYBE A 30 DAY GUARANTEE.THEY TELL ME THIS IS A CHEVROLET PROBLEM. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME, I NEED HELP.
Sep 6, 2011 · 3,000 miles
Electrical systemCrash1 injury
1992 CHEVROLET CAMERO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
Oct 22, 2001
Air bagsCrash2 injuries
1992 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER STATES HER GRANDSON WAS IN ACCIDENT. HER GRANDSON HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, THE FORCE FROM THE AIR BAGS CAUSED INJURIES TO HIS FACE. *TA A CHILD IN THE CAR, SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *JB
Dec 1, 2014
Fuel system, gasoline
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 AND THEY SAID THE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR ARE NO LONGER VALID. A/T SHIFT CABLE RECALL NHTSA92V154000 10/13/1992 FUEL TANK FILLER NECK JOINT DEFECT RECALL NHTSA94V0770000 4/15/1994 FUEL TANK INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT 92C360 6/01/1994. *TR
Apr 20, 2010 · 182,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Jun 1, 2009 · 120,000 miles
Power train › Automatic transmission
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REMAIN STUCK IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE COULD MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD STILL REMAIN IN PARK. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 92V154000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,400. UPDATED 06/17/08. *LJ THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECT CABLE. UPDATED
May 4, 2008 · 77,400 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTClosed
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT.
PE97008 · opened Feb 3, 1997 · closed Jun 30, 1997