1991 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 86 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (36% of complaints); the 1990 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Fuel leaking onto ground when filling tank at a gas station. Found information about safety recall from 1994. Owned the car since 1996.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet camaro. The contact noticed an one inch crack on the fuel tank near the filler neck. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,500.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2013
“5.0liter tbi vehicle stalled in traffic at idle only. I restarted and was able to exit freeway. Idle is good in park or neutral gear, idle is unsteady while in gear and stall occurs within seconds. Hi speed operation was good.after investigating possible causes, I determined main cause to be a rusted distributor magnetic rotor assy. Its spinning vanes had rusted,throwing off big rusty chunks of metal under dist. Cap. In that condition, computer could not keep accurate sense of crankshaft position. I am amazed it would run at all upon discovery of failure. Distributor to be replaced . *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2012
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet camaro. Whenever fuel was added to the vehicle there was a leak coming from the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the vehicle was too old for them to lookup the VIN. The manufacturer was called and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall; NHTSA#94v077000; component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. The manufacturer offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 101,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while turning on the ignition, he smelled vapors and fumes emitting from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact found recall 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap) which he believed was directly related to the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 189,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2009
“Tl*- the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet camaro. The contact observed fuel leakage during fueling the gas tank .gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition. He contacted the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was not available.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet camaro. There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 01/29/08 *bf the consumer stated the filler neck solder joint on the has tank has pin holes leak. Updated *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2007
“1991 chevy camaro - there is a recall on this but when I call manufacturer's I am told there is not? When filling up with gas, once it hits near the top of the tank, gas spills all over in several areas under the vehicle. It is coming out of what looks like several small holes. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2005
“A fuel smell emanated from the vehicle while filling up at the gas station. Driver felt the smell while driving, and drove vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the welds needed to be replaced inside of the filler neck. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2005
“While driving at any speed and with out warning vehicle accelerated at 3500 rpms. Vehicle was shifted into neutral and shut off. After the vehicle was restared the vehicle's rpms began to race again.*ak *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 109 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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).
THE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY.
Remedy: REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.
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.
Remedy: 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.
POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.
Remedy: REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.
THE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFETY BELT (FRONT AND REAR IN COUPES AND FRONT ONLY IN CONVERTIBLES).
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Camaro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 94,250 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.