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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,500 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,500 |
| 2.8L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,500 |
| 2.5L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,600 |
| 2.8L 6 cyl Manual 5-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Manual 5-spd | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
No recalls found for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 85V169000 (SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY) IN 1991 AND 1994. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS BOTH YEARS IN WHICH THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT DISPLAY A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST RECENTLY, THE SEAT BELT HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR TWO YEARS BECAUSE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE REGIONAL MANAGER WERE CONTACT AND CONFIRMED THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE PARTS FOR THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECALLS AND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ARE LISTED BELOW, BUT A LOOKUP OF MY VIN NUMBER ON THE GM WEBSITE OR A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP (HOSELTON) REVEALS NO OPEN RECALLS ON IT, AND THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT CHARGE. THESE ISSUES ARE STILL CURRENT. TSB NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 90V105000, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 85V169000, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 91V055000, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL ENGINE MISS/HESITATION/ROUGHNESS (93-35-6D) CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENT DROP-OUT/FAIL (92-107-8A) DAMAGE TO WIRING TERMINAL ON ENGINE SENSORS (88-101-8A) STARTER GRINDS/CLASHES ON CRANKING 1985-88 (88-305-6D) REDUCED P/S ASSIST AT LOW TEMPS (91-208-3B) WHEEL HUB FRACTURES (85V-018); 6/91 RECALL-REDUCED PARKING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS (86C285) 7/86 CAMPAIGN-FLEX VANE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP (85211). *NM
The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro has 0 NHTSA recalls and 61 consumer complaints on file. The high number of complaints suggests potential reliability concerns — review the complaint details above before purchasing. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 90V105000 CONCERNING THE SEAT BELT LATCHES BACK IN 1990. HE TOOK THE CAR TO SERVICE DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEALER TOLD HIM IF THE LATCHES BROKE, TO BRING VEHICLE IN. AT THAT TIME THE LATCHES WERE NOT BROKEN, AND HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM. THEY BROKE ON 9-26-05. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO GM DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS CLOSED, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE VIN IN THEIR DATA SYSTEM. AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL THE CAR WAS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD. HE WAS JUST FOLLOWING THE DEALER'S INSTRUCTIONS IN 1990. *AK
WHAT A NIGHTMARE, 33000 ORIGINAL MILES AND IT'S STILL A DEATH TRAP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
RECALL 85V169000 CONCERNING SHOULDER BELTS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN, CONSUMER STATED THAT RECALL LETTER FROM 1994 STATED THAT VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED. CONSUMER STILL HAS POSSESSION OF LETTER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
I FOUND OUT THROUGH THIS WEBSITE THAT THERE ARE RECALLS ON THIS CAR. WHEN MY HUSBAND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT-IT WAS TOO OLD. ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY OPEN ORDERS ON THIS CAR BUT WE HAVE THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. THE SEAT BELT WON'T STAY TIGHT, AND THE CAR SOMETIMES ROLLS WHEN IN PARK. PLEASE HELP US GET THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND FRAME BROKE. WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WENT INTO OTHER LANES. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
THE CAMAROS WITH REAR DSK BRAKES/MANUAL TRANNY WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE ONES W/ REAR DRUM BRAKES, WHICH I DON'T UNDERSTAND. THE PERSON WHO OWNED THIS CAR AT TIMES OF RECALLS DIDN'T FOLLOW THROUGH WITH ANY OF THEM, I DON'T KNOW TIME OF FAILURE OF E-BRAKE, BUT IT HASN'T EVER WORKED SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR. I'LL CHECK WITH A GM DEALER AND SEE IF THEY'LL FIX IT FOR ME, BUT THOUGHT I'D REPORT THIS FIRST, I'VE BEEN MEANING TO GET THIS FIXED, BUT HAVE PROCRASTINATED ABOUT IT. IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN E-MAIL A RESPONSE TO ME-UFNUT@AOL.COM.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT, AND THE BUCKLES RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT, AND THE BUCKLES RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT, AND THE BUCKLES RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS FOR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S ARE BROKEN & ARE NOT USABLE. THE RED BUTTON ON DRIVER'S BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT ACCEPT THE LATCH PLATE TO LOCK. THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE PASSENGER'S ALSO BROKE. CHECKED ON INTERNET & FOUND RECALL INFORMATION #90V105000, BUT NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
THE DRIVER SIDE 05-21-99 & PASSENGER SIDE 06-13-99 SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (90V105000). *YC
NO SUMMARY
VEHICLE EXPRIENCED FIRE UNDER THE DASH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY; MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. *AK
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