CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
1989 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Most common 1989 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
1989 CHEVROLET CAMARO CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND NOTICED IT WAS ON FIRE. *KB ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FIRE WAS PRESENT A THE LEFT REAR QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FUEL FILL OPENING. IT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO ACTUAL CAUSE OF FIRE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, PASSENGER CANNOT USE THE SEAT BELT. *AK
GMC REFUSES TO REPLACE MY FAULTY SEAT BELTS AND HAND BRAKE. *AK
IGNITION/BAT/SECURITY SYSTEM/WIRING/ALTERNATOR/BATTERY THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON AND THE CAR WON'T START. SOMETIMES FOR HOURS. ONCE THE SECURITY SYSTEM RESETS IT WILL START. HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES. ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AT LEAST 2 TIMES A YEAR FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS. *JB
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT DURING A COLLISION DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS BROKEN, AND DID NOT PROTECT DRIVER. *AK
1989 Chevrolet Camaro questions
Does the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Seat Belts (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.