Complaints
38
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:99,960 mi
#24 complaints
SEAT BELTS
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 17 | — | — | 99,960 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — |
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