We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET CAMARO (1985)
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Vehicle caught on fire while battery was being recharged.
Vehicle exprienced fire under the dash while driving on the highway; manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was too old and nothing would be done. Vehicle is available for inspection if needed.
Water pump failed four times.
Radiator failed four times.
Engine block weld failed. *dh
Oil pan gasket leak.
The following safety recalls and technical service bulletins are listed below, but a lookup of my vin number on the gm website or a local chevrolet dealership (hoselton) reveals no open recalls on it, and they refuse to repair it without charge. These issues are still current.tsb numbers in parenthesis:nhtsa campaign id number : 90v105000,seat belts:front:buckle assemblynhtsa campaign id number : 85v169000, seat belts:front:webbingnhtsa campaign id number : 91v055000, parking brake:conventionalengine miss/hesitation/roughness (93-35-6d)cruise control intermittent drop-out/fail (92-107-8a)damage to wiring terminal on engine sensors (88-101-8a)starter grinds/clashes on cranking 1985-88 (88-305-6d)reduced p/s assist at low temps (91-208-3b)wheel hub fractures (85v-018); 6/91 recall-reduced parking brake effectiveness (86c285)7/86 campaign-flex vane windshield washer pump (85211).
The car caught fire while parked and the fire started in the engine compartment. Please describe.
Catalytic converter failed.
Parking brake adjuster does not work at all when vehicle is parked up hill.dealer has seen. Owner wants the problem serviced under recall, he is not included in (91v-055).
The camaros with rear dsk brakes/manual tranny were recalled for this problem, but not the ones w/ rear drum brakes, which i don't understand.the person who owned this car at times of recalls didn't follow through with any of them, i don't know time of failure of e-brake, but it hasn't ever worked since i have had the car.i'll check with a gm dealer and see if they'll fix it for me, but thought i'd report this first, i've been meaning to get this fixed, but have procrastinated about it.if you like, you can e-mail a response to [email protected].
Emergency brake failed. *dsh
I found out through this website that there are recalls on this car.when my husband called the dealership they said that they wouldn't fix it-it was too old.another dealership told us that there weren't any open orders on this car but we have the problems described in the recall.the seat belt won't stay tight, and the car sometimes rolls when in park.please help us get the recall taken care of! no safety defect mentioned.
The following safety recalls and technical service bulletins are listed below, but a lookup of my vin number on the gm website or a local chevrolet dealership (hoselton) reveals no open recalls on it, and they refuse to repair it without charge. These issues are still current.tsb numbers in parenthesis:nhtsa campaign id number : 90v105000,seat belts:front:buckle assemblynhtsa campaign id number : 85v169000, seat belts:front:webbingnhtsa campaign id number : 91v055000, parking brake:conventionalengine miss/hesitation/roughness (93-35-6d)cruise control intermittent drop-out/fail (92-107-8a)damage to wiring terminal on engine sensors (88-101-8a)starter grinds/clashes on cranking 1985-88 (88-305-6d)reduced p/s assist at low temps (91-208-3b)wheel hub fractures (85v-018); 6/91 recall-reduced parking brake effectiveness (86c285)7/86 campaign-flex vane windshield washer pump (85211).
Transmission failed.
The contact owns a 1985 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 85v169000 (seat belts: front: buckle assembly) in 1991 and 1994. The vehicle was taken for repairs both years in which the seat belts did not display a failure.the contact stated that most recently, the seat belt had been defective for two years because the dealer advised that they were unable to locate the parts needed for repairs. The manufacturer and the regional manager were contact and confirmed that they could not locate the parts for the seat belt. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000.
The following safety recalls and technical service bulletins are listed below, but a lookup of my vin number on the gm website or a local chevrolet dealership (hoselton) reveals no open recalls on it, and they refuse to repair it without charge. These issues are still current.tsb numbers in parenthesis:nhtsa campaign id number : 90v105000,seat belts:front:buckle assemblynhtsa campaign id number : 85v169000, seat belts:front:webbingnhtsa campaign id number : 91v055000, parking brake:conventionalengine miss/hesitation/roughness (93-35-6d)cruise control intermittent drop-out/fail (92-107-8a)damage to wiring terminal on engine sensors (88-101-8a)starter grinds/clashes on cranking 1985-88 (88-305-6d)reduced p/s assist at low temps (91-208-3b)wheel hub fractures (85v-018); 6/91 recall-reduced parking brake effectiveness (86c285)7/86 campaign-flex vane windshield washer pump (85211).
Driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract,and the buckles release without warning.nlm
Driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract,and the buckles release without warning.nlm
Consumer complains that seatbelts are inoperative, however recall has expired, therefore not honored.
Front seat belts replaced due to not operating properly prior to recall.*skd
Seat belts failed.
Driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract,and the buckles release without warning.nlm
Seat belt buckle recall repair unsatisfactory.
Front right side seat belt failed to latch prior to recall (90v-105).
Seat belt buckle failed 3 times.
Nhtsa #90v105000: problem repaired under recall; reoccurred; consumer was charged for replacement of whole system.tt
The driver side 05-21-99 & passenger side 06-13-99 seat belt buckle failed to release, prior to recall notice (90v105000).
Recall 90v-105.000, seat belt buckles;the recall notice stated whenever there is a problem with the seat belts to bring the vehicle into the dealership. But ms. Nowak is trying to get the seat belt buckles replaced, and gmc will not honor the recall.
Driver's side seat belt belt buckle cannot unfasten, the consumer has had a hard time receiving recall repairs from the dealership for this particular recall item.
Seat belt buckles failed.
Driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract,and the buckles release without warning.nlm
# 90v105000 receive recall on the seat belt buckle in sept 94 took car in oct 94 dealer order part still have not fix problem.tt
The front seat belts for driver's and passenger's are broken & are not usable. The red button on driver's belt buckle will not accept the latch plate to lock. The locking mechanism on the passenger'salsobroke. Checked on internet & found recall information #90v105000, but not forthis vehicle.
Front passenger seat belt buckle receptacle broke twice.
Seatbelt buckle the plastic housing has fallen off. Please describe details.tt
The passenger side front and rear seat belt buckle is crack had a problem with the driver side seat belt buckle consumer fix problem.tt
Received (4) recall notices in a ten year period. Told each time vehicle was not in recall list/once also told unavailability of parts. (90v-105).
Dt:the contact received a recall 90v105000concerning the seat belt latchesback in 1990. He took the car toservice dealer,and the service dealer told him if the latches broke, to bring vehicle in. At that time the latches were not broken,and he was not having any problems with them. They broke on 9-26-05. He took vehicleto gm dealership,and they told him it was not covered under the recall because it was closed, and they could not find thevinintheir data system. At the time of the recall the car was only five years old. He was just following the dealer'sinstructions in 1990.
The gear box for power steering is torquing the box across the frame of vehicle, causing it to crack. Housing for seat belt has fallen apart after being repaired under recall (85v-169).
Two front seat belt retractor failed.
The shoulder belt isn't retracting back consumer receive a recall on the sring to fix the shoulder belt his say that not the problem.tt
Seat belts loosen from motion of vehicle, will not retract until pulled on.
The owner received a recall letter for the shoulder belt retractor,and was fixed,but the part has failed again.tt
Recall 85v169000concerningshoulder belts. Dealer and manufacturer have informed consumer thatvehicle was remedied under this campaign, consumer stated that recall letter from 1994 stated thatvehicle has yet to be repaired. Consumer still has possession ofletter. Please provide further details.
The dealership has not honored the recall 85v169000 since september 1994.
The dealership has not honored the recall 85v169000 since september 1994.
Rear brakes become inoperative, experience a loss of braking in the rear brakes.tt
While driving comsumer says steering wheel wobbles while driving2 bolts are loose . He calls the dealer they said they would fix the car but not for free.tt
The gear box for power steering is torquing the box across the frame of vehicle, causing it to crack. Housing for seat belt has fallen apart after being repaired under recall (85v-169).
Cracks in chassis.*skd
Left front frame rail is flexing against the steering gear box. *sd
Front left frame separated from steering box.
Frameunder power steering box has cracked, causing vehicle to vibrate.
Consumer was traveling onhighway andframe broke. When she was drivingvehiclewent into otherlanes. Dealership was aware of problem.
Frame cracked near steering box. *dsh
Sub-frame cracked from steering box pressure.tt
Due to vehicle's design (not having a crossmember brace), the frame cracked.
Left front frame rail is flexing against the steering gear box. *sd
What a nightmare, 33000 original miles and it's still a death trap. No safety defect listed.
When driving for longer than 30 minutes in the rain, windshield wipers stop working. *dsh
Windshield washer fluid pump failed.
The following safety recalls and technical service bulletins are listed below, but a lookup of my vin number on the gm website or a local chevrolet dealership (hoselton) reveals no open recalls on it, and they refuse to repair it without charge. These issues are still current.tsb numbers in parenthesis:nhtsa campaign id number : 90v105000,seat belts:front:buckle assemblynhtsa campaign id number : 85v169000, seat belts:front:webbingnhtsa campaign id number : 91v055000, parking brake:conventionalengine miss/hesitation/roughness (93-35-6d)cruise control intermittent drop-out/fail (92-107-8a)damage to wiring terminal on engine sensors (88-101-8a)starter grinds/clashes on cranking 1985-88 (88-305-6d)reduced p/s assist at low temps (91-208-3b)wheel hub fractures (85v-018); 6/91 recall-reduced parking brake effectiveness (86c285)7/86 campaign-flex vane windshield washer pump (85211).
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