1991 Chevrolet CAMARO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
60 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
94,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 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 17 of 60 complaints (28.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 15 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 6.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.7% |
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 | 17 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 17; Air Bags:Frontal: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 6; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2
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 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 50 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 | 22 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 22; 1996: 13; 2000: 4; 2001: 6; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10014311 · 2003-04-12 (April 12, 2003)
1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS 5 V8 305 SPEED,90K MILES WILL NOT HOLD IDLE, STALLS, RUNS ROUGH. REPLACED PLUGS, FILTERS. REPLACED IAC MOTOR. MECHANIC UNHOOKED ECM COMPUTER AND CAR RUNS GOOD. WILL REPLACE ECM. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030990 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
I NOTICED THAT WHEN THIS CAR WAS FILLED, FUEL WOULD LEAK FROM THE TANK RIGHT WHERE THE FILLER TUBE GOES IN. I ALSO COULD HEAR A RATTLE IN THE REAR WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED THE FUEL TANK TO HAVE IT SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I REALIZED THAT THE RATTLE WAS COMING FROM THE LOOSE BAFFLES IN THE TANK AND THAT THE LOOSE FILLER NECK RATTLED AGAINST THE INTERNAL BAFFLES ALSO. I FELT THAT SOLDERING THE JOINT WOULD BE A QUICK FIX, BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOOSENESS, IT WOULD ONLY LEAK AGAIN IN TIME. AT THIS POINT I DECIDED TO JUST REPLAC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060419 · 2004-03-04 (March 4, 2004)
JUST DISCOVERED THAT ALL REPZAIRS NEED ON MY CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT MATCHES ALL RECALLS AND MAYBE IS WHY SEVERAL AUTO REPAIR SHOPS INCLUDING MANUF DEALERSHIP REFUSED REEPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE OVER THE PAST YEARS. I SEEKCOMPENSATION AND REPAIRS AND REIMBURSEMENTS AND SEEK PUNISHMENT AGAINST COMPANIES DEFRAUDING ME
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10060419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071828 · 2004-06-04 (June 4, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH OUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT 3500 RPMS. VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARED THE VEHICLE'S RPMS BEGAN TO RACE AGAIN.*AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10115494 · 2005-03-21 (March 21, 2005)
A FUEL SMELL EMANATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. DRIVER FELT THE SMELL WHILE DRIVING, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WELDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED INSIDE OF THE FILLER NECK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10115494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10138167 · 2005-09-29 (September 29, 2005)
1991 CHEVY CAMARO - THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT WHEN I CALL MANUFACTURER'S I AM TOLD THERE IS NOT? WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS, ONCE IT HITS NEAR THE TOP OF THE TANK, GAS SPILLS ALL OVER IN SEVERAL AREAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT IS COMING OUT OF WHAT LOOKS LIKE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10138167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214066 · 2008-01-07 (January 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT ON THE HAS TANK HAS PIN HOLES LEAK. UPDATED *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10254356 · 2009-01-09 (January 9, 2009)
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS COMING FROM MY 1991 CAMARO. AFTER DOING RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEM, I BECAME AWARE OF A RECALL (#92C36) FOR THIS VEHICLE COVERING THE FUEL FILLER NECK/TANK SOLDIER JOINT(MAY 24, 1994). I WENT TO PALM CHEVROLET AND CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT "NO VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR ASSOCIATED OPEN CAMPAIGN INFORMATION MATCHING MY VIN WAS FOUND." I ASKED IF THE WORK WAS DONE TO THIS CAR AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT TELL ME SINCE THEY ONLY KEEP RECORDS FOR 10 YEARS. THE # IS . I KNOW THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10254356 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V031000 · Visibility:Windshield
Reported: 1991-02-19 (February 19, 1991)
POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.
Consequence: IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.
Remedy: REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V067000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1991-04-22 (April 22, 1991)
THE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE.
Consequence: UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFETY BELT (FRONT AND REAR IN COUPES AND FRONT ONLY IN CONVERTIBLES).
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V074000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 1991-05-03 (May 3, 1991)
THE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V077000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 1994-04-25 (April 25, 1994)
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.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗