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1989 Chevrolet Camaro
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 25
- Received Mar 1995 to Aug 2007
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract7 complaints · 28% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring3 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #90V115000Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.
- Recall #90V105000Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 2 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 25 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 28% | – | NHTSA recall #88V191000, #90V105000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 12% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #90V115000June 12, 199029,331 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.
If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Install a redesigned fuel feed hose.
NHTSA recall #90V105000May 14, 19901,500,000 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
Remedy
Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
NHTSA recall #88V191000December 13, 198834 vehicles affected
seat belts
Webbing on the buckle portion of the rear lap/shoulder belts may be too long.
In the event of a severe vehicle crash, the effectivenessof the lap/shoulder belt may be reduced.
Remedy
Replace rear inboard seat belts with belts of the proper length.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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