1990 Chevrolet CAMARO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
160,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 18 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Equipment:Electrical: 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 | 1 |
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: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 17 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 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 5; 2000: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 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 502624 · 1996-03-17 (March 17, 1996)
GAS TANK LEAKS WHERE TANK/FILLER PIPE MEET WHEN TANK IS FULL. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8016249 · 2002-08-13 (August 13, 2002)
FUEL TANK IS LEAKING WHEN FILLING TANK GAS, LEAKS FROM FUEL NECK.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8016249 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069181 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
FUEL SYSTEM SLOWLY LEAKS DANGEROUS VAPORS, CAUSING PRESSURE LOSS AND FIRE HAZARD. EXTERIOR BODY PAINT PEELS IN MULTPILE LOCATIONS DUE TO LACK OF A PRIMER LAYER BEING USED WHEN MANUFACTURED. ENGINE STALLS AFTER COLD START.
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968112 · 1995-07-03 (July 3, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM, UNKNOWN REASONS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021971 · 2003-05-30 (May 30, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE STEERING SHAFT WENT OUT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021971 at NHTSA ↗