Complaints
159
Crashes
28
Fires
6
Injuries
27
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:59,150 mi
Crash-related:14
#211 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:3
#39 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 | 14 | — | 59,150 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 56,878 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 175,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 6,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2 | — | 175,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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