We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET CAMARO (1996)
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While traveling, vehicle stopped in front, causing frontal impact, dual airbags did not deploy.
I got in a accident my car hit another car in front driver fender at 45 mile per hour destroyed my car neither air bag deployed i am injured i bounced offsteering wheel when we hit my seat belt unlocked about broke my whole rib cage.
No deployment of air bag in accident.
While traveling , vehicle stopped in front, causing frontal impact, dual airbags did not deploy.
While driving 40 mph during a snow storm vehicle veered and bumped into a concrete median.vehicle only had scratches on the bumper, but the front air bags deployed.when the front air bags deployed, the windshield broke.the driver's neck was injured.
Vehicle hit a tree at 25-30 mph, and neither airbag deployed. Front impact, two injuries, vehicle totalled.
While driving approximately 45 mph on wet pavement, swervingto keep from hitting other vehicles, but hit one vehicle with his rear.vehicle hit several fence posts and pine trees.neither air bag did not deployed.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 45mph, 9:00 on front bumper, both driver/pass. Airbags failed to deploy when hit a tree.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 45mph, 9:00 on front bumper, both driver/pass. Airbags failed to deploy when hit a tree.
Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, anddriver's seat belt did not lock up, causing the driver to sustaininjuries.
November 11, 1997 vehicle was involved in a frontal collisionat 55 mph in the center of the hood , and theairbags did not deploy. Vehicle rear ended into anothervehicle,and the airbags did not deploy .both incidents caused injuries todriver and passenger.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The vehicle was in a direct frontal impact.upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy,resultin gin injuries to both, driver and passenger. No one had inspected the vehicle.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a collisionwhile driving on wet pavement doing 40-45, vehicle skidded and crashed into wall, resulting in injuries.
Another car hit head on, neither air bag deployed.
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision, traveling 50 mph in whichdriver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy.also, vehicle was totaled. Consumer contacted the dealer.dealer was unable to determine the cause.
Going 45-50mph on windy day. Vehicle pushed to side by wind where tire hit gravel & lost control of vehicle. Hit a ditch front end first & then flipped over on driver's side. Air bag did not deploy. Vehicle totaled.
While traveling , vehicle stopped in front, causing frontal impact, dual airbags did not deploy.
During frontal impact at 55 mph, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.please provide details.
While driving at 45 mph consumer was involved in a frontal crash. Upon impact, both driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy.both driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.consumer states road was slightly damp, and the vehicle started to fish tailed, consumer tried to stop the vehicle but it seemed to have gained speed instead of slowing down, vehicle started going around in circles and front end hit an enbankment, through it around and backend went into a deep ditch, the seat belts broke from the roof of the vehicle , as well as other damage to vehicle.
While driving, in wet weather,experience electrical malfunction, when door locks won't function, dash lights go out/courtesy lights come on/alarm goes off.
Parked car in public parking space for approx. 20 minutes.tried to start car with no results.checked battery etc.left car over night and had it towed 20 miles to boyd chevrolet in hendersonville, nc.boyd replaced ignition switch.total cost over $300.i demand new is which does not fall within the is recall timeline.
Car will not start in the cold there is a clicking sound and lights flicker for a while before the engine turns over. Multiple service engine soon lights seems to be consistently happpenings with multiple problems of all kinds.
While sitting at a stop signvehicle just died. Driver had to climb out of thetop because the doors were locked and wouldn't open.vehicle was towed to the dealership.dealership stated that the problem was due the an electrical short in the alternator, which caused the locks to freeze up. *ml
What do i do about it to get it fixed, i saw a tsb on it.
Car has constant miss and poor drivability at times. Car started missing very bad. Shut car off and it would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer fixed no start but found miss in car. Stated distibuter cap maybe the problem. This miss developed after warrenty work on water pump and a.i.r pump replacement.
Ignition control module has failed twice. Ignition coils have failed 3 times. Car vibrates or shuts off when coils or module goes bad. Engine has bad miss when coils or module are going out. This continues to be an ongoing problem that has to be repaired approximately once every 6 months. Parking brake release button rattles when driving.
Consumer states there are two problems with the computer aided gear selection, it physically prevents him from using 2nd or 3rd gear when shifting from first, it also makes it difficult for consumer to move any gear when enabled, he states he struggles with the gear shift for up to two seconds.
Pinched wire at trunk causing interior light failure.
Consumer states that the cooling fan motor cuts off . Dealer stated that the wires that connect to the cooling fan are not powerful enough.nlm
Spark plug wiring failed.qcaw
Rear hatchback hydraulic arm has high-pitched squeak during driving;lower rubber seal on rear glass leaks adhesive onto glass and paint;rear bushings noisy during suspension travel in cold weather;rear hatchback stereo speaker has electrical crackle when brake is applied
Date listed is from the last repair; this car has been a constant source of electrical problems.
While driving vehicle about 30 mphabs light came on and has been on for long time.also, because of this matter fuse blew up.three times consumer has taken vehicle for repair.in addition,tail light has not worked properly.
Additional problems , ie.. Water pump clutch switch, oil pan leak, rear main seal leak, power steering fluid leaking, dash controls malfunction
Leaking from front of engine coolant a chevy /luby employeee says they have seen alot of that ?
Intake manifold leak 96 chevy camaro.
Additional problems , ie.. Water pump clutch switch, oil pan leak, rear main seal leak, power steering fluid leaking, dash controls malfunction
I believe a problem "may" exist with chevrolet cars employing the new five year or 50k miles anti-freeze.from personal experience and those of relatives it appears the flushing and replacement of anti-freeze at the suggested five year or 50k miles point may lead to water pump failure within weeks even though the car has less than 50k miles on the odometer.
Car has constant miss and poor drivability at times. Car started missing very bad. Shut car off and it would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer fixed no start but found miss in car. Stated distibuter cap maybe the problem. This miss developed after warrenty work on water pump and a.i.r pump replacement.
Engine malfuntion due to oil pan gasket, oil pan and rear main seal failures.
While driving at various speeds vehicle would die out for no reason. Problem wasintermittent. Had takenvehicle to dealership at least 3 times. Mechanic placed on diagnostic andcomputer failed to register any problem codes. Mechanic did replace fuel pumpand crankshaft,but problem was not solved.
Additional problems , ie.. Water pump clutch switch, oil pan leak, rear main seal leak, power steering fluid leaking, dash controls malfunction
Cardies when coming to a complete stop -also when driving for extended length of time
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash.dealer cannot determine the cause.gm has provided no assistance. *ml
Engine failed.
Vehicle may operate normally for up to 3 days.without any warning the vehicle will begin to vary between 800 to 1800 rpm.if at a light or a stop sign you have to apply the break and keep the rpm (with the gas pedal), above the varying rpm, to keep the vehicle from stalling.the vehicle 50% of the time, lately will stall after the above described procedure, or drive of f.the vehicle isn't driven anymore.for yourinformation:the dealer that 's been working with this problem since 10/01/1998, is wallace cherolet, 1001 south slappey blvd., albany, georgia 31901, tele: 912432-6271.
While driving at various speeds vehicle would die out for no reason. Problem wasintermittent. Had takenvehicle to dealership at least 3 times. Mechanic placed on diagnostic andcomputer failed to register any problem codes. Mechanic did replace fuel pumpand crankshaft,but problem was not solved.
Lowoil sensor seal leaked.
While driving the vehicle just shuts down. Dealership not able to duplicate the problem. Please describe details.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with a noise which it make it hard to shift gear. Dealer was not contacted. Ts
Rear main engineoil seal leak.
The air pumpbecame defective, causing a hole on hoseswhich melted fuel line, resulting in fire hazard.fuel tub retaining clip, which holds fuel line broke, causingfuel line to fall on top of exhaust manifold, resulting in a fire hazard.*ml
Exhaust system noisey.
Intake manifold seal leaked.
Taken to 2 dealerships for noise in rear/bottom of vehicle; leaks from intake manifold repaired 3 times; no dealer can find a problem; states that "noise is common in the cars".come on!!! be for real!! help
Amplifier in rear of car burst into flames during normal operation while driving car. If amp was incased in metal istead of plastic fire would not have happened. Fire department was called. Wiring for rear lighting was destroyed by fire.
Rear view mirror light failed.
I have continuously have had safety problems with my vehicle, which the dealership refuses to correctly fix.the brake lights, along with the left directional has been incorrectly fixed over 5 times now, and i have all the paperwok mto prove the problems.
Left back up tail light failed.
I have continuously have had safety problems with my vehicle, which the dealership refuses to correctly fix.the brake lights, along with the left directional has been incorrectly fixed over 5 times now, and i have all the paperwok mto prove the problems.
Vehicle caught fire prior to manufacturer's recall c99083 regarding the air injection reactor pump emission control system, the insurer of the vehicle owner is requesting reimbursement for the damages.
Vehicle caught fire from failed fuel system.
Possible fuel leak caused the vehicle to catch on fire while driving.nlm
The air pumpbecame defective, causing a hole on hoseswhich melted fuel line, resulting in fire hazard.fuel tub retaining clip, which holds fuel line broke, causingfuel line to fall on top of exhaust manifold, resulting in a fire hazard.*ml
The clip that hold the fuel line under the engine i don't belive is strong enough to complete its task.i have heard many incidents in where owner of the 94- present camaros have had fires under the hood of there car because this plastic clip breaks and the fuel line then comes incontact with the valve covers which burns a hole in the fuel line and caused a fire under the hood.i belive this a safety hazard and should be fixed.thanks
Consumer noticed fuel leaking, dealer determined the fuel line ruptured and had to be replaced. Nlm
While driving at various speeds vehicle would die out for no reason. Problem wasintermittent. Had takenvehicle to dealership at least 3 times. Mechanic placed on diagnostic andcomputer failed to register any problem codes. Mechanic did replace fuel pumpand crankshaft,but problem was not solved.
While drivinga fire started under the hood due to the fuel line leaking gas because it was rubbing against the manifold. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Due to a hole in the fuel line, fuel is leaking and causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Car would not start, when it did it idled rough. I drove it 1/2 mile and it lost power and died. Towed to dealer sat over week end car sarted and ran fine. Code showed lean condition in all 8 cylinders.
Fuel injectors failed.
Gas cap failed.
Automatic trunk latch failed.
Emergency brake failed.
Ignition control module has failed twice. Ignition coils have failed 3 times. Car vibrates or shuts off when coils or module goes bad. Engine has bad miss when coils or module are going out. This continues to be an ongoing problem that has to be repaired approximately once every 6 months. Parking brake release button rattles when driving.
Tranmission failed.
Tackometer failed.
Shift control feature on the manual transmission gets stuck when trying to accelerate intermittently.
When driving at any speed the vehicle is shifting hard and there is a cluckingnoise coming fromt the rear end of the vehicle.
The problem is the transmission is slipping bewteen gears between 50-55 and 60-65.transmission replaced once in december.brought it in again in january due to the same problem, and dealer said it was normal for a gradual acceleration, i must accelerate fast to not slip.wanted to report this to determine if this is normal or if there is a problem.dealer stated it should smooth out.
Auto transmission failed at 18000 miles.replaced n/c.failed again at 40000 miles.replaced at n/c.failed for third time at 76800 miles. Dealer offers no assistance.chevrolet cotacted.csr offers no assistance and is unwilling to admit that this is a manufactures defect.currently seeking further assistance.dealer states that warranty on replacement trans. Is 3/50000 if customer pays for repair but only 3/36000 if dealer replaces under warranty.
My camaro has been in the shop presenting the p1870 transmission code approximately 10 times.the dealer has performed over 2000 warrantied major work on the transmission prior to 36000 miles.i am still having repeated problems with the transmission and have looked up the technical service bulletins only to find that there are many regarding the transmission-automatic and the computer presenting the p1870 code.i am repeatedly told that nothing is wrong with the car and that they cannot duplicate the problem.however the service engine soon light is still coming on indicating transmission slippage.i have contact gm with no reply.you would think after performing $2500 worth of useless repair work that they would have put in a rebuilt transmission or offered help to me in another way.it is slowly becoming a safety and punitive matter to me.
Car will not start in the cold there is a clicking sound and lights flicker for a while before the engine turns over. Multiple service engine soon lights seems to be consistently happpenings with multiple problems of all kinds.
I was notified also that there are other chevrolets have this exact same defect and it needs to be brought to the attention of the manufacturer.no safety defect mentione din summary.
Transmission failed.
Transmission slipping when going up hills or any similar terrain.nlm
When vehicle is started under cold ambient conditions, the traction control system fails.
Transmission jumps out of gear.
The right rear axle broke and caused loss of control while driving the vehicle between 40-50 mph.please describe detail.
Consumer has noticed a loud noise in the rear wheel bearings that may cause the rear wheel to break off. Dealer has been contacted.
At about 28,000 miles, pinion seal was leaking, dealer service dept fixed.at about 35,000 miles, pinion bearings and other bearings went bad, private shop fixed.at about 50,000 miles, bearing in rear end went bad again, private shop fixed.now, bearing in middle of driveshaft is bad (no repair as of yet).
At about 28,000 miles, pinion seal was leaking, dealer service dept fixed.at about 35,000 miles, pinion bearings and other bearings went bad, private shop fixed.at about 50,000 miles, bearing in rear end went bad again, private shop fixed.now, bearing in middle of driveshaft is bad (no repair as of yet).
Slave seal and rear end gearing leaked.
At low speeds car has a clunking sound that comes from rear end. Dealer states that the fuid needed to be changed. The fluid was changed and the car still makes this noise. Have not returned to dealer yet.
Consumer states there are two problems with the computer aided gear selection, it physically prevents him from using 2nd or 3rd gear when shifting from first, it also makes it difficult for consumer to move any gear when enabled, he states he struggles with the gear shift for up to two seconds.
I got in a accident my car hit another car in front driver fender at 45 mile per hour destroyed my car neither air bag deployed i am injured i bounced offsteering wheel when we hit my seat belt unlocked about broke my whole rib cage.
While driving consumer was involved in a frontal crash at 45 mph.upon impact, front driver's sideseat belt restraint completely separated fromtrack. Driver suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was completly totaled. None of the safty features worked. Consumer would like to know if at any time gm had any recalls or tech service bullitins that concern this problem on same make model and year.
Passenger and driver seat belt anchor broke; seatbelt inoperable.
While drivingthe driver's and passenger'srestraints broke at the anchor,causing the restraints to be inoperable.the dealer will replace the restraints.themanufacturer has been notified.
Both original seat belt guides have failed. The drivers side one was replaced on 4/8/99 and failed again on 10/24/99.if the guide broke during a crash, the seat belt could wrap around the drivers neck causing serious harm.can we get gm to fix this bad plastic piece for good?
Seat belt failed.
Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, anddriver's seat belt did not lock up, causing the driver to sustaininjuries.
Drivers side seat coverings fail intermittently.
Seat backis popping in/out, banging driver in back. Gets worse in inclement weather.
Car will not start in the cold there is a clicking sound and lights flicker for a while before the engine turns over. Multiple service engine soon lights seems to be consistently happpenings with multiple problems of all kinds.
Consumer was driving in reverse applied the brakes feltlike there were no brakes,backed into tree,no injury. Please describe .
Braking distance increases 45 percent when vehicle is wet from rain or a car wash.abs system fails when brakes are wet.
A police officer witnessed the accident.the car was turning right on a slight downhill grade.the weigh shifted forward, locking up the abs system, causing the car to continue forward with no pull ot traction to complete the turn.this loss of control at normal speeds may have caused similar accident several months ago.there was no ticket issued.the cause was listed as "locking of the abs braking system".we believe that the gm abs system has a high degreee of probability of being very dangerous.we would like to know how many similar reports have been lodged and recommend a factory replacement or adjustment to this potentiually dangerous system in the 1996 cars.is there a known fix to this?
Consumer was driving in reverse applied the brakes feltlike there were no brakes,backed into tree,no injury. Please describe .
Upon application of the brakes abs system failed,causing vehicle to rea end another vehicle w/pedal going to floor. Later, brake pedal and pressure returned when inspected by insurance company.
Applied the abs brakes to slow down and the brakes gave out,causing the vehicle to run up on a curb.please describe details.
Wheel speed sensor fails, causing the anti lock brakes to engage, making the car take a significantly longer stopping distance.i am afraid it is going to end in a crash.not covered under the warranty, even though it is a safety issue.
Car takes excessive physical effort to stop in rainy conditions
While driving vehicle about 30 mphabs light came on and has been on for long time.also, because of this matter fuse blew up.three times consumer has taken vehicle for repair.in addition,tail light has not worked properly.
When pressingdown on brake pedal it goes to the floor.has to pump brakes to stop vehicle.also,brake light comes on.this only happens when coming to a stop.
This has happened numerous times. Brake pedal will have no pressure and car will take extra distance to stop. This happens when it is wet or at low speeds wet or dry.
Abs jumper defective causing abs light to illuminate.
When driving at 55 mph the vehiclevibrates, and the engine check light keeps coming on.consumer had the brake disc fixed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the two valves are not running/vehicle haslow to no compression.
Rear calipers failed.
I have replaced the master cylinder for the brakes 3-4 times and have put new brakes on itall the way around.there is surely no way i could go through that many master cylinders with in the time i have had it.my next move is to replace or look at the "booster" for the air brake system.my brakes are not holding pressure, when stopped, i have to ethier put it in park, or pump the brake to stay fully stopped....it kinda "ease up" like you unknownly let your foot off of the brake but you don't.please let me know something on this...anything.thank you very much. Proud camaro owner, michelle dorr.,sallisaw,ok
This is reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 camaro.naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals.the panel has a cut out for the drivers foot just above the gas peddle, but it also has a slight drop down above the brake peddle.during an emergency stop situation, the driver moves his foot from the gas peddle to the brake, but strikes the drop in the foot panel above and does not allow drivers foot to get over the brake peddle& then when he pushes down, he steps on the gas peddle causing him to run into what he started to brake for, causing an accident.
Steering failure.
During vehicle operation on wet pavement only, the steering locks up, making it difficult to make a turn. The problem has taken place 3x.
While making a turnsteering wheel will lock for a few seconds until it pops.also,power steering will not work. Then, while driving straight it will be fine.
Alarm system inoperative.
Additional problems , ie.. Water pump clutch switch, oil pan leak, rear main seal leak, power steering fluid leaking, dash controls malfunction
Power steering pump/hose leak.
Kick panel located above the brake pedal and gas pedal, drops down, causing an obstruction to brake pedal.
Loose console.
Weatherstrip on both doors failed.
Water leaking through consumers t-top.
Rear hatchback hydraulic arm has high-pitched squeak during driving;lower rubber seal on rear glass leaks adhesive onto glass and paint;rear bushings noisy during suspension travel in cold weather;rear hatchback stereo speaker has electrical crackle when brake is applied
Going 45-50mph on windy day. Vehicle pushed to side by wind where tire hit gravel & lost control of vehicle. Hit a ditch front end first & then flipped over on driver's side. Air bag did not deploy. Vehicle totaled.
When driving at any speed the vehicle is shifting hard and there is a cluckingnoise coming fromt the rear end of the vehicle.
Rear hatchback hydraulic arm has high-pitched squeak during driving;lower rubber seal on rear glass leaks adhesive onto glass and paint;rear bushings noisy during suspension travel in cold weather;rear hatchback stereo speaker has electrical crackle when brake is applied
Begging of tread separation.went to firestone dealer they would not even admit it was a default and wanted me to but a new tire.went to goodyear they would not let me leave parking lot on my tire.they gave me a spare and told me firestone must replace all my tires because they were dangerous. What should i do put the tire back on and geta good lawyer or maybe contact better business ,by the way firestone corp. Offices are giving me run around also.i just want to have safe tires.
Begging of tread separation.went to firestone dealer they would not even admit it was a default and wanted me to but a new tire.went to goodyear they would not let me leave parking lot on my tire.they gave me a spare and told me firestone must replace all my tires because they were dangerous. What should i do put the tire back on and geta good lawyer or maybe contact better business ,by the way firestone corp. Offices are giving me run around also.i just want to have safe tires.(dot number: obpjtiresize: p245/5016)
Kick panel under dash dropped interfering with use of brake pedal.
When driving at 55 mph the vehiclevibrates, and the engine check light keeps coming on.consumer had the brake disc fixed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the two valves are not running/vehicle haslow to no compression.
No failure reported.
Power lock switch broke 1999 covered under warrantypower door window switch broke 1999 covered under warranty,and again 2003 covered under my ryan extended warrantyrear window hatch rubber seal went bad and separated from the car in 1999 and now again in 2003. 2 window seals on one car in 7 years. First one was covered by what i was told a silent recall. This time they are saying they never said that before and this time it is up to me to pay for the seal.
Attempted to get into vehicle while in neutral, tires screeched and car took off.
Fuel throttle was stuck while the vehicle only had 1.5 k miles.tt
This is reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 camaro.naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals.the panel has a cut out for the drivers foot just above the gas peddle, but it also has a slight drop down above the brake peddle.during an emergency stop situation, the driver moves his foot from the gas peddle to the brake, but strikes the drop in the foot panel above and does not allow drivers foot to get over the brake peddle& then when he pushes down, he steps on the gas peddle causing him to run into what he started to brake for, causing an accident.
Gas pedal positioned too far from bake/lays on floor and up against carpeted wall.
Accelerator pedaltoo close to floor, causing pedal to get caught on the rug. *sd
Defroster failed completely.
Rear hatchback hydraulic arm has high-pitched squeak during driving;lower rubber seal on rear glass leaks adhesive onto glass and paint;rear bushings noisy during suspension travel in cold weather;rear hatchback stereo speaker has electrical crackle when brake is applied
Power lock switch broke 1999 covered under warrantypower door window switch broke 1999 covered under warranty,and again 2003 covered under my ryan extended warrantyrear window hatch rubber seal went bad and separated from the car in 1999 and now again in 2003. 2 window seals on one car in 7 years. First one was covered by what i was told a silent recall. This time they are saying they never said that before and this time it is up to me to pay for the seal.
The windshield onvehicle fogs up when it's hot . Owner has to wipevehicle off with a rag.manufacturer contacted .
The windshield wipers work sporatically causing poor visibility. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
Windshield wipers don't clear far right corner of windshield, causing poor visibility. *sd
Windshield wiper blades replaced.
Windshield wipers are too high, block vision in right lane for one or two car lengths/cannot see right side of road in rain.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
Windshield wipers would not shift out of first gear.
The wheels vibrate and make a whistling sound due to a crack in the wheel.
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