1994 Chevrolet CAMARO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
83 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
130,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 83 complaints (8.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 19.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 7.2% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Structure:Body:Door: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 67 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 | 24 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 24; 1996: 16; 2000: 13; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2003: 4; 2004: 6; 2005: 4; 2007: 1; 2009: 3; 2012: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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 10836798 · 2016-02-17 (February 17, 2016)
I HAVE A CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 1994, QUITE OFTEN THE ABS INOPERABLE LIGHT COMES ON, MEANING THE ABS OR ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IN WHICH THE SEVERITY OF THE ABS OPERATING IS CRUCIAL TO PREVENTING ACCIDENTS. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING, AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AND IT TERRIFIES ME WHEN I SEE IT. I AM UNAWARE OF WHAT BECAUSE OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE IS. I ALSO OWNED A PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1997 THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, MOREOVER THESE TWO CARS ARE BASICALLY THE SAME EXCEPT FOR THE BODY. THIS IS A GM PROBLEM IN LIEU OF BOTH CARS BEING MADE …
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10836798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 476308 · 1995-02-13 (February 13, 1995)
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 476308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041376 · 2003-10-07 (October 7, 2003)
DELCO RADIO MODEL# 1676761 THE CLOCK STAYS ON AND KILLING THE BATTERY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041376 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058043 · 2004-02-12 (February 12, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE CURB, AND SAW. FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEN, CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10139605 · 2005-10-13 (October 13, 2005)
PULLED UP TO GAS STATION, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, UNDER HOOD, ON DRIVERS SIDE, POSSIBLY DUE TO FUEL LINES, LAYING ON TOP OF EXHAUST AIR CHECK VALVE ON DRIVERS SIDE. AIR CHECK VALVE POSSIBLY BURNT FUEL LINES AND CAUGHT FIRE, HOOD AREA BURNT FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES, AND CAUSED THE FOLLOWING DAMAGE. THE HOOD VENT, COWL. BURNT FOUR SPARK PLUG WIRES, AND DAMAGED CLIPS SECURING THEM, BURNT THE MAJORITY OF THE UNDER HOOD PORTION OF THE FUEL LINES. MELTED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING DRIVERS SIDE BOOT AND STEERING GEAR COVER. IT ALSO MELTED WIRES RELATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 166,158 miles reported. Look up ODI 10139605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10184709 · 2007-03-10 (March 10, 2007)
THE AIR BAG IN MY CAMARO DEPLOYED AT THE SPEED OF 20 MPH COMING OUT AT 200 MILES PER HOUR; 2,000 LBS. OF PRESSURE PER SQUARE INCH AND THE FORCE OF A 12-GUAGE-SHOTGUN BLAST (ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE AND OTHER RESEARCH- WHICH I HAVE A FULL OUTLINE ON, COMPLETE WITH SOURCES) IN MY FACE. HAD THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED, I WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE, WHERE THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND/OR SEATBELT WOULD HAVE MORE THAN SUFFICED. THE WARNING POSTED ON THE DASH AND STEERING WHEEL OR VISOR IS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12; HOWEVER, I STAND 61 INCHES IS TALL AND 112 POU…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10184709 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10101471 · 2004-11-22 (November 22, 2004)
THE TRANSMISSION PRODUCED A GRINDING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 141,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10101471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722847 · 2000-05-18 (May 18, 2000)
AUTO TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN 2ND GEAR FOR NO REASON. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX. AFTER 10 TRYS I WANT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. OBVIOUSLY TECHNICIANS ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO FIX PROBLEM. I TRIED TO SELL THE CAR AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BECAUSE IT STARTED OUT IN 2ND GEAR WHEN SOMEONE WAS TEST DRIVING IT. WHAT GOOD IS THE WARRANTY DOING ME?!?!! THE DIFFERENTIAL-(LOUD NOISE) WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER THE 3RD TIME OF GOING INTO THE SHOP. YOU SHOULD NOT SELL A GM PROTECTION PLAN IF YOU DO NOT "P…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8009452 · 2002-05-08 (May 8, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS AND FUEL PUMP FAILED. HAD PART REPLACED TWICE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 892188 · 2001-07-09 (July 9, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD FOOT ON BRAKE HARD TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM TAKING OFF. VHEICLE WAS JERKING LIKE SOMEONE WAS PUSHING IT FROM BEHIND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY CHANGED FUEL PUMP, AND EVERYTHING WAS OKAY FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. THEN, IT REOCCURRED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 892188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11023693 · 2017-09-15 (September 15, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE MELTED NEAR THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 139,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11023693 at NHTSA ↗