1983 Chevrolet CAMARO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
172,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Parking Brake:Conventional: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1995: 4; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2004: 2; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 856151 · 2000-02-03 (February 3, 2000)
EMERGENCY BRAKE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. VERY EASY TO ROLL. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 856151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959515 · 1995-02-03 (February 3, 1995)
REAR PARKING BRAKE FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959515 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104802 · 2004-12-30 (December 30, 2004)
NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DASH CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO BURST INTO FLAMES BEING A TOTAL LOSS. NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS CAR IT IS A TOTAL LOSS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959371 · 1995-01-31 (January 31, 1995)
CRACK IN THE FRAME THAT SUPPORTS STEERING BOX MECHANISM. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959371 at NHTSA ↗