1992 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 88 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (23% 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 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2020
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2014
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2011
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“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2011
“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Went to the chevy dealer who verified the problem and stated he called chevy and they said the recalls for this car are no longer valid.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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2010
“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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2009
“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”Owner report · Power Train · May 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. After filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. He took his vehicle to a local mechanic and they changed the fuel cap. Immediately after repairing the vehicle, the smell was noticed again. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 32,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2007
“I have a 1992 classic white chevrolet camaro rs . The paint is peeling off of car in several places , mainly on driver side door and around the back of car. Nothing has been done to cause this to happen. *nm”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2006
“Tl* - the contact stated that fuel filler neck needed to be replaced ($250 by private mechanic) in his 1992 chevrolet camaro. The separation was found in area where filler neck meets the fuel tank. The contact came home after 6 being away for 6 weeks to a garage full of gas fumes. Having contacted the manufacturer, he was told that his vehicle was not covered in the scope of recall 94v-077. Gm customer service case # 71-471250483. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 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.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CAN SEPARATE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE.
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).
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Camaro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 96,085 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro have open recalls?
5 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.