1995 Chevrolet CAMARO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
126 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
104,042 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 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 25 of 126 complaints (19.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 34 | 27.0% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 8 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 25 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 25; Air Bags:Frontal: 14; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Visibility:Windshield: 6; Air Bags: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 4; Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 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: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 115 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 | 34 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 34; 1996: 30; 2000: 23; 2001: 14; 2002: 9; 2003: 7; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 34 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 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 10014761 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)
NARY 02/28/2003 MR THE HEADLIGHT AND THE FOGLAMP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REPEATEDLY FAILED. THE HEADLIGHT HAD BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES IN THE SAME POSITION. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021075 · 2003-06-05 (June 5, 2003)
MY 16-YEAR OLD SON WAS INVOLVED IN A FENDER-BENDER. BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DESTROYING THE DASH AND WINDSHIELD OF HIS 1995 CHEVY CAMARO. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF HIS CAR FROM THE CRASH, EXCEPT FOR A BROKEN FOG LIGHT, AS HE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 5-8 MPH. THE AIR BAG RIPPED THE DASH FROM THE FIREWALL, BURNED HIS ARM AND SCRATHCED HIS FACE AND ARMS. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IN THIS LOW SPEED THIS MUCH DAMAGE SHOULD HAVE RESULTED FROM THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT. WHEN I SPOKE TO PRODUCT ALLEGATIONS GROUP WITH GM, THEY …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021075 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021651 · 2003-05-27 (May 27, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 10 MPH THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE SAME TIME. THEY BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND BUSTED THE DASH BOARD. *NLM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021755 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CRUISE CONTROL GOT STUCK. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029078 · 2003-07-24 (July 24, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH, HYDROPLANED, SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO STABILIZE VEHICLE. CAR STRUCK GUARDRAIL, NO DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHILCE IS TOTAL LOSS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 109,279 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029078 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030031 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING A RAINSTORM. THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, SPUN AROUND, AND STRUCK THE MEDIAN. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO HELP GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 109,279 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030031 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038805 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
MY DAUGHTER PUSHED IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER THAT IS WHEN SHE SAW A SPARK AND A TRAIL OF FIRE GOING TO TOP OF STEREO AND OVER TO STEERING AREA. SHE PARKED CAR AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. THE ONLY THING LEFT OF MY CAR IS BACK TIRES AND TAILLIGHTS. I HAVE HAD THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON. WIPERS WORK ONLY WHEN AND IF THEY FEEL LIKE IT. THEY DON'T COVER GLASS ON DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. NOT BEING ABLE TO GO UP OR DOWN IF YOU DIDN'T WAIT AN HOUR IN BETWEEN. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 70000 MILES ALL FACTORY NOTHING ADDED ON. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038805 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10064285 · 2004-03-31 (March 31, 2004)
A PAIR OR POWER WIRES SHORTED OUT BY TOUCHING THE SUPPORT WIRES UNDER MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT CAUSEING THE WIRES TO HEAT UP MELTING AND SCORCHING THE FOAM UNDER THE SEAT, CAUSING A SMALL FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 94,516 miles reported. Look up ODI 10064285 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
95V046000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported: 1995-03-22 (March 22, 1995)
THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗