Worst 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Seat Belt Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
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 Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 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 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — |
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1986 Chevrolet Camaro — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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