Chevrolet Camaro recalls

39 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Camaro from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Electric power steering assist may fail
Reported March 20, 2025Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 25V175000934 vehicles affected
The electric power steering assist may fail, requiring greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Transmission may fail and lock the wheels
Reported March 6, 2025Model years 2020–2022NHTSA campaign 25V14800090,081 vehicles affected
The transmission may become damaged internally and lock the wheels while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Consequence
Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Driver air bag inflator may explode
Reported July 27, 2023Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 23V516000767 vehicles affected
A manufacturing defect may cause the driver air bag inflator to explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments into occupants and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the driver air bag module, and on some vehicles the steering wheel as well, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Steering wheel emblem may separate during air bag deployment
Reported March 25, 2021Model years 2017–2021NHTSA campaign 21V21100030 vehicles affected
The plastic steering wheel emblem may separate when the driver air bag deploys. Its pieces may become projectiles and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the driver air bag module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Axle shaft may separate while driving
Reported March 18, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V1880008 vehicles affected
A missing retaining ring may allow an axle shaft to separate while driving, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the affected axle shaft as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
Consequence
A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat belt bolts may not secure belts properly
Reported December 23, 2020Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 20V811000470 vehicles affected
Incorrect bolts may leave a seat belt improperly attached, so it may not restrain an occupant properly in a crash. Dealers will replace the suspect bolts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Consequence
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel pump may be over-pressurized
Reported November 21, 2019Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 19V837000502 vehicles affected
A missing pressure regulator may over-pressurize the fuel system, cracking the fuel pump and causing a leak that could ignite and cause a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Consequence
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Electric power steering assist may fail
Reported February 7, 2019Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 19V08600026,772 vehicles affected
The electric power steering assist system may fail, requiring greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
Radio may fail to sound required warnings
Reported February 11, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V084000139 vehicles affected
The radio may intermittently fail to warn when the key is left in the ignition with the door open or when the driver is unbelted. An unbelted driver faces greater injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Side air bag inflator may rupture
Reported October 16, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V666000395 vehicles affected
A front seat-mounted side air bag inflator may rupture when deployed, so the air bag may not inflate properly and metal fragments may strike occupants, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the side air bag modules free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Ignition key may move from run position
Reported February 16, 2015Model years 2008–2014DVSA recall R/2014/15075 vehicles affected
A driver's knee may bump the ignition key, moving it from the run position and causing loss of engine power. In a crash, airbags may not deploy if the key is not in that position. The key blades and key rings will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY LOOSE POWER
Defect
On affected vehicles it is possible for drivers to unintentionally to bump the ignition key with their knee. This could cause the key to move from the run position and result in a loss of engine power. If the key is not in the run position it is possible in the event of an accident air bags may not deploy.
Remedy
Remove existing ignition key blades and replace with new blades and key rings.
Power seat bolt may fall out
Reported July 23, 2014Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 14V447000414,333 vehicles affected
A height adjuster bolt may fall out and cause the front seat to drop suddenly, which may distract the driver or affect vehicle control and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the bolts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Steering fasteners may allow components to separate
Reported July 2, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V409000106 vehicles affected
Improperly tightened fasteners may allow steering components or the lower control arm and ball joint to separate, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will check the fasteners and correct their torque as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Consequence
If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Ignition key may be knocked out of run position
Reported June 20, 2014Model years 2010–2014NHTSA campaign 14V346000464,712 vehicles affected
A driver's knee may knock the ignition key out of the run position, shutting off the engine. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, and engine power, steering and braking may be lost. Dealers will remove the key blade and provide two new keys and two key rings.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver air bag may not deploy
Reported June 6, 2014Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 14V30000031,520 vehicles affected
A shorting bar in the driver air bag may intermittently contact its terminals. If they are touching during a crash, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of driver injury. Dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Airbag warning label may peel off the sun visor
Reported September 26, 2013Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 13V46300018,941 vehicles affected
The airbag warning label may peel off, so occupants may not be warned about deployment risks. Dealers will inspect the label and replace the sun visor as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger may not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and instruct owners how to inspect the visor sticker. As necessary, dealers will replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13284.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver airbag may not deploy
Reported January 24, 2013Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 13V0230004,167 vehicles affected
A shorting bar may contact the driver's airbag terminals. If contact occurs during a crash requiring deployment, the airbag will not deploy, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes
This is General Motors recall number 12261 and is an expansion of NHTSA recall 12V-522.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Positive battery cable insulation may wear through
Reported May 6, 2009Model years 2010NHTSA campaign 09V1550001,243 vehicles affected
The positive battery cable may rub against the starter motor housing and wear through its insulation, causing a short. The vehicle may fail to start, stall without restarting or have an engine compartment fire. Dealers will reroute the cable for adequate clearance.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect
GM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. IF THE INSULATION WEARS THROUGH TO THE CABLE, IT COULD CREATE A SHORT.
Consequence
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, OR RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 09121.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Door hinge area welds may not meet specifications
Reported December 12, 2001Model years 2002NHTSA campaign 01V381000897 vehicles affected
Welds near the lower driver's side door hinge may not meet specifications. Occupants could receive severe injuries in a crash. Dealers will install structural rivets, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Clutch master cylinder retaining ring may be incorrect
Reported August 27, 1999Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 99V23900069 vehicles affected
An incorrect retaining ring may prevent the clutch from disengaging, causing unintended movement, longer stopping distances, engine stalls or difficulty shifting. Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
Consequence
THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 99056.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 8, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Seat belt retractor may lock on gentle slopes
Reported November 4, 1996Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 96V2190001,573 vehicles affected
Retractors installed out of position may lock on slopes gentler than required, which may discourage seat belt use and leave occupants at greater risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect the retractor position and correctly reinstall any that are misplaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect
THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING SEAT BELTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS FOR PROPER FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR POSITION. RETRACTORS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Steering shaft coupling may loosen
Reported March 22, 1995Model years 1995NHTSA campaign 95V046000362 vehicles affected
An improperly assembled intermediate shaft can let its lower coupling loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft, causing loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the coupling and replace it if needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect
THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING: GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Fuel filler neck may crack and leak
Reported April 25, 1994Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 94V077000232,988 vehicles affected
Cracks or pinhole leaks in the fuel filler neck solder joint can release fuel or vapour, which could cause a fire if exposed to an ignition source. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace units with cracks or pinhole leaks.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect
THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE CRACKS AND HOLES CAN ALLOW FUEL VAPOR AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Fuel line may be damaged by a hot check valve
Reported December 1, 1993Model years 1994NHTSA campaign 93V1990006,807 vehicles affected
A misrouted fuel line may touch a hot check valve, which could melt through and damage the line. Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could ignite and cause a fire. The repair reroutes misplaced lines and replaces any bundle with a melted outer shell.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
THE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE.
Consequence
A FUEL LINE WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE HEAT OF THE"AIR" CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE IT COULDRESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REROUTE ANY MISROUTED FUEL LINES TO THE PROPER POSITION, AND REPLACE ANY FUEL LINE BUNDLE WHERE THE OUTER SHELL HAS BEEN MELTED THROUGH.
Notes
GM RECALL NUMBERS:CHEVROLET IS 94-C-09 AND PONTIAC IS 94-C-01.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; HOSES; NON-METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 5.7 LITER V8 ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THEREMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CALL CHEVROLETSERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTOSAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Automatic transmission shift cable may separate
Reported October 23, 1992Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 92V15400043,413 vehicles affected
The shift cable may separate, preventing the transmission from reaching the selected position. The vehicle could move unexpectedly while the indicator shows Park or Neutral, potentially causing a crash. The dealer will replace the shift cable.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CAN SEPARATE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN PREVENTTHE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED INTO THE PROPER POSITION. THIS CONDITION CANCAUSE UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN THE TRANSIMISSION INDICATOR IS IN PARK ORNEUTRAL POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A DRIVE MODE; THIS COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Seat hinge screws may prevent seat back from locking
Reported May 3, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V074000173 vehicles affected
Overlong front seat hinge cover screws may interfere with the seat back lock, leaving the seat back unlocked and increasing injury risk in a sudden stop or crash. The screws will be replaced with the correct length.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect
THE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE IMPACT, ANUNLOCKED SEAT BACK WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE SCREWS SECURING UPPER HINGE TRIM COVER WITH CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Seat belt latchplate may not engage buckle
Reported April 22, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V06700040,696 vehicles affected
A metal latchplate may not engage the buckle and could release, leaving the occupant unbelted or incorrectly belted and at greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or crash. The safety belt retractor assembly will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect
THE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE.
Consequence
UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFETY BELT (FRONT AND REAR IN COUPES AND FRONT ONLY IN CONVERTIBLES).
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES.
Parking brake adjuster may stop working
Reported April 11, 1991Model years 1983–1986NHTSA campaign 91V055000179,036 vehicles affected
The parking brake adjuster may stop working as the brake pads wear, so the brake may not hold the vehicle on a slope. The adjuster will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence
PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
Windshield may separate in a collision
Reported February 19, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V03100021 vehicles affected
Poor bonding may allow the windshield to separate during a collision, potentially ejecting an unbelted occupant and causing injury. The sealer will be removed, new bonding and sealant applied, and the windshield reinstalled.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect
POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.
Consequence
IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.
Remedy
REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Fuel feed hose may pull out and leak
Reported June 12, 1990Model years 1988–1989NHTSA campaign 90V11500029,331 vehicles affected
The fuel feed hose may pull out of its engine-end coupling and leak gasoline. If fuel meets an ignition source, an engine compartment fire could occur. A redesigned hose will be installed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
FUEL FEED HOSES MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL FEED HOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL FEED HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.8L V6 ENGINES.
Fuel return hose may break and leak
Reported June 12, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V11400010,297 vehicles affected
A fuel return hose may break at a crimped coupling and leak gasoline. If fuel meets an ignition source, an engine compartment fire could occur. A properly crimped hose will be installed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING.
Consequence
IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL RETURN HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 L AND 5.7 L V-8 ENGINES.
Seat belt buckle components may break
Reported May 14, 1990Model years 1984–1990NHTSA campaign 90V1050001,500,000 vehicles affected
Sunlight and high interior temperatures may weaken buckle plastic that lacks an ultraviolet stabilizer. Components could break and prevent the buckle from latching, leaving the occupant unprotected in a sudden stop or crash. Replace or repair the buckle.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT BUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Rear seat belt webbing may be too long
Reported December 13, 1988Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 88V19100034 vehicles affected
Webbing on the rear lap/shoulder belt buckle portion may be too long, reducing belt effectiveness in a severe crash. The remedy is to replace the rear inboard seat belts with belts of the proper length.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS
Defect
WEBBING ON THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELTS MAY BE TOO LONG.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH, THE EFFECTIVENESSOF THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT MAY BE REDUCED.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR INBOARD SEAT BELTS WITH BELTS OF THE PROPER LENGTH.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR INBOARD SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE TOP PASSENGER CARS.
Headlight switch may cause lights to flicker or go out
Reported September 19, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V131000106,111 vehicles affected
Electrical contacts in the headlight switch may cause the headlights to flicker or suddenly go out, reducing visibility and potentially causing a crash. The headlight switch will be replaced as necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect
THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS/ VANS.
Headlight switch may cause lights to flicker or go out
Reported April 28, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V05600093,317 vehicles affected
Electrical contacts in the headlight switch may cause the headlights to flicker or suddenly go out, reducing visibility. The switch will be replaced as necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS.
Shoulder belt may not retract
Reported December 20, 1985Model years 1983–1985NHTSA campaign 85V169000738,485 vehicles affected
A displaced spring cover may prevent the shoulder belt from retracting, leaving excess slack that could increase upper-body and head injuries in a crash. Retaining springs will be installed on the retractor cover, and retractors will be replaced when required.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect
DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Rear brake hose may come loose from its fitting
Reported August 17, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V09300030,868 vehicles affected
A rear brake hose may come loose from its end fitting under pulling force. A new hose will be installed if necessary, and the brakes will be serviced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES". HOSES COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO A PULLING FORCE.
Remedy
A NEW HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE HOSE FROM ITS METAL END FITTING WOULDRESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF SOME BRAKE ACTION. AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.
Seat back lock may fail in a crash
Reported February 6, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V01100076,586 vehicles affected
Some seat back locks may not meet the stated safety standard and may fail to function in a crash. Locks with bent, broken, or missing hooks will be replaced after inspection.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITHAR9 OR AV5 BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS, SEAT BACK LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE SEAT MAY FOLD FORWARD IN A CRASH, AND WOULDINCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Hood panels may separate
Reported May 2, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V0490004,393 vehicles affected
The inner and outer hood panels may separate while driving. Dealers will inspect the hood and install a new one if needed, at no charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Defect
THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIBERGLASS HOODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, THE OUTER PANEL MAY FOLD BACK AND BLOCK THE DRIVER"S VIEW. THIS COULDCAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ANACCIDENT.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Electric power steering assist may fail

Transmission may fail and lock the wheels

Driver air bag inflator may explode

Steering wheel emblem may separate during air bag deployment

Axle shaft may separate while driving

Seat belt bolts may not secure belts properly

Fuel pump may be over-pressurized

Electric power steering assist may fail

Radio may fail to sound required warnings

Side air bag inflator may rupture

Ignition key may move from run position

Power seat bolt may fall out

Steering fasteners may allow components to separate

Ignition key may be knocked out of run position

Driver air bag may not deploy

Airbag warning label may peel off the sun visor

Driver airbag may not deploy

Positive battery cable insulation may wear through

Door hinge area welds may not meet specifications

Clutch master cylinder retaining ring may be incorrect

Seat belt retractor may lock on gentle slopes

Steering shaft coupling may loosen

Fuel filler neck may crack and leak

Fuel line may be damaged by a hot check valve

Automatic transmission shift cable may separate

Seat hinge screws may prevent seat back from locking

Seat belt latchplate may not engage buckle

Parking brake adjuster may stop working

Windshield may separate in a collision

Fuel feed hose may pull out and leak

Fuel return hose may break and leak

Seat belt buckle components may break

Rear seat belt webbing may be too long

Headlight switch may cause lights to flicker or go out

Headlight switch may cause lights to flicker or go out

Shoulder belt may not retract

Rear brake hose may come loose from its fitting

Seat back lock may fail in a crash

Hood panels may separate