Complaints
64
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:50,000 mi
#28 complaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
#35 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 16 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi |
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