1990 Chevrolet Camaro
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 48 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 217 |
| 1996 | 116 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 173 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2010 | 295 |
| 2011 | 194 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
7 of 25 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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No deployment of drivers air bag.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-02
Also filed under Seat belts
Seat belts
5 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.
Fuel system, gasoline
5 of 25 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
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Consumer states that they found high hydro carbon in vehicle as a result of a fuel leaking from the fuel filler. Contacted dealer.*jbthis vehicle was not involved in the recall concerning the above fault.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
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While traveling on the highwa vehicle shutdown without prior warning. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-30
Structure
3 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and roof and pillars.
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Hood remained up for five minutes then immediately slammed shut onto owners fingers. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-10
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1990-07-20Fuel system, gasoline90V114000 Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.
Remedy: Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.
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1991-03-07Seat belts90V105000 Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
Remedy: Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
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1997-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-06-30 Inadvertent air bag deployment
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V114000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 90V105000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.