1993 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (19% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I went in a ditch and hit tree stump and they didn't deploy and I hit hard my mom is an automotive and semi technician I totaled the car she didn't under stand why they didn't. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2014
“Protective covering over the high pressure fuel line wore through the fuel line causing a leak. Fuel was spraying directly onto the exhaust manifold. There was no fire. Two of the other fuel lines ruptured in the same place when I moved them for inspection. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2008
“Wires that connect the gas tank to the fuel pump sender are unprotected. Wires made contact with metal & broke. No fuel sent to engine causing vehicle to stall out while making turns. While in for repair discovered that the protective coating on the fuel pump sender wire had rubbed off and continued to rub and make contract with other parts to where it broke. Ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 1999
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“Vehicle was involved in a collision at 50mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Also states when brakes were applied they locked up. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer will be contacted. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · May 1999
“Engine oil leak that dealers can not repair, spent approximately $700, engine still leaks oil on driveway after 1 year of dealership attempted repairs, intake gasket replacement 3 times, rear engine oil seal replacement 3 times, oil filter "o" ring replacement, oil level sensor replacement, oil pan tighened, oil pressure sending unit replacement. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 1999
“There was the sound from the gas tank like a poping or bang like metal expanding for a long time. The sound stopped and then it started to leak. Replaced gas tank costing 476.09, they said it was not covered under warrenty. They stated the tank split. Sounds like metal failure to me.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 1998
“Consumer ran over a curve traveling 7 mph and both driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer notes that there is damge to the front end or the underbody of the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 1997
“The t top flew off of the top of the car from a strong gust of wind when it was apparently latched on. Please describe. Tt”Owner report · Structure · Apr 1995
“ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused a crash. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1994
“Trouble with car from day 1. Had it checked and there is no catalytic converter on car! Also there was no odometer reading recorded on any paper work at time of purchase. I have not been driving the car because it is illegal with no catalytic converter. I have a lien against the car and not sure if I should pay if this is an illegal car. I have copies of odometer disclosure statement and title with no odometer reading. Copy of certification of pollution control devices or systems has nothing checked to ensure that it is legal. Can you please help before they re-posess this vehicle?”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 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.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
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.
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. The most complained-about area is air bags (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Camaro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 97,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Camaro have open recalls?
6 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.