1985 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1985 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Most common 1985 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	32
Structure	9
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Parking Brake	5
Visibility	3
Steering	2
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2011-05-03, Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 85V169000 (SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY) IN 1991 AND 1994. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS BOTH YEARS IN WHICH THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT DISPLAY A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST RECENTLY, THE SEAT BELT HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR TWO YEARS BECAUSE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE REGIONAL MANAGER WERE CONTACT AND CONFIRMED THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE PARTS FOR THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

2006-01-13, Seat Belts
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECALLS AND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ARE LISTED BELOW, BUT A LOOKUP OF MY VIN NUMBER ON THE GM WEBSITE OR A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP (HOSELTON) REVEALS NO OPEN RECALLS ON IT, AND THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT CHARGE. THESE ISSUES ARE STILL CURRENT. TSB NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 90V105000, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 85V169000, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 91V055000, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL ENGINE MISS/HESITATION/ROUGHNESS (93-35-6D) CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENT DROP-OUT/FAIL (92-107-8A) DAMAGE TO WIRING TERMINAL ON ENGINE SENSORS (88-101-8A) STARTER GRINDS/CLASHES O

2005-09-29, Seat Belts
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 90V105000 CONCERNING THE SEAT BELT LATCHES BACK IN 1990. HE TOOK THE CAR TO SERVICE DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEALER TOLD HIM IF THE LATCHES BROKE, TO BRING VEHICLE IN. AT THAT TIME THE LATCHES WERE NOT BROKEN, AND HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM. THEY BROKE ON 9-26-05. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO GM DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS CLOSED, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE VIN IN THEIR DATA SYSTEM. AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL THE CAR WAS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD. HE WAS JUST FOLLOWING THE DEALER'S INSTRUCTIONS IN 1990. *AK

2001-12-18, Suspension
WHAT A NIGHTMARE, 33000 ORIGINAL MILES AND IT'S STILL A DEATH TRAP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

2001-12-14, Seat Belts
RECALL 85V169000 CONCERNING SHOULDER BELTS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN, CONSUMER STATED THAT RECALL LETTER FROM 1994 STATED THAT VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED. CONSUMER STILL HAS POSSESSION OF LETTER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

1985 Chevrolet Camaro questions

Does the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro: Parking Brake:Conventional; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro?

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (32), Structure (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 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.