The 1989 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,529,365 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SEAT BELTS90V1050001990-05-141,500,000 affected
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.
SEAT BELTS88V1910001988-12-1334 affected
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.…”
“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”
“Gmc refuses to replace my faulty seat belts and hand brake. *ak”
“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”
“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…”
“While driving, right rear yokohama mohawk montega a/s tire experienced tread separation, right rear quarter panel and passenger door were damaged due to accident, tire size p215/65r15, dot # ccihfh1488. *slc”
“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway, applied brakes, and front end of vehicle was vibrating, consumer couldn't control vehicle. Tire was slidding front to back, touching the inside of the wheel well. Front cross member control arm attachment was broken. There were no injuries.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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