1981 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Camaro?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1981 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Recall 81V060May 19, 198155,238 vehicles affected

Most common 1981 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1

What owners report

2024-11-29, Tires
The contact owns a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with BF Goodrich Tires, Tire Line: Radial T/A, Tire Size: 235/60/R15, DOT Number: K4VENX510421. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the rear passenger's side tire was flat. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the bead wire had detached and the tire needed to be replaced. The mechanic made the contact aware of an undisclosed recall that was associated to the failure. Neither the vehicle nor the tire manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire was a replacement tire. The vehicle failure mileage and the tire failure mileage was unknown.

1981 Chevrolet Camaro questions

Does the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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