The 1994 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,807 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
14
2crashes2deaths
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9
8crashes1fires5injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
9
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
1fires2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
6
5fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
3fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
2crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
5
Total complaints182
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. While stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line melted near the check valve, which caused the failure. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The…”
“My 2010 camaro that was purchased new had 36,280 miles on it when it failed the required emission test do to the crankshaft (timing belts) being bad . I have contacted gmc and have asked the dealership in homewood il to assist me in the repairs as the repairs were $1,700.00. I was told that the…”
“My 2010 camaro that was purchased new had 36,280 miles on it when it failed the required emission test do to the crankshaft (timing belts) being bad . I have contacted gmc and have asked the dealership in homewood il to assist me in the repairs as the repairs were $1,700.00. I was told that the…”
“I have a chevrolet camaro z28 1994, quite often the abs inoperable light comes on, meaning the abs or antilock braking system in which the severity of the abs operating is crucial to preventing accidents. It happens while driving, at any given speed and it terrifies me when I see it. I am unaware…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet camaro. While turning the key to the on position, the vehicle caught fire. The contact also stated that the fuel lines melted during the fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed…”
“For no apparent reason, my entire gauge cluster lights, a/c & air control knob lights, and the light for the shifter all stopped working. Also, my trip odometer does not function either. I checked the fuse panel located on the left of the steering wheel and noticed I wasn't missing any of them &…”
“For no apparent reason, my entire gauge cluster lights, a/c & air control knob lights, and the light for the shifter all stopped working. Also, my trip odometer does not function either. I checked the fuse panel located on the left of the steering wheel and noticed I wasn't missing any of them &…”
“For no apparent reason, my entire gauge cluster lights, a/c & air control knob lights, and the light for the shifter all stopped working. Also, my trip odometer does not function either. I checked the fuse panel located on the left of the steering wheel and noticed I wasn't missing any of them &…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA97024 Opened 1997-11-13 · closed 1998-09-29
FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP FAILURE
MOST OF THE REPORTS REVIEWED IN THIS INVESTIGATION ARE FIRE INCIDENTS IN WHICH FUEL LEAKAGE HAS BEEN ALLEGED AS THE CAUSE OR THE AREA OF ORIGIN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP WAS A FACTOR IN ANY OF THESE FIRE INCIDENTS AND NHTSA TESTING INDICATES THATBROKEN OR…
InvestigationPE97036 Opened 1997-07-24 · closed 1997-11-13
FUEL TUB RETAINING CLIP FAILURE
OWNERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURES OF THE FUEL TUBE RETENTION CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE PLASTIC THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT RETENTION CLIP (P/N 12048089) WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON OCTOBER 12, 1993, TO ADDRESS A CONCERN WITH INCORRECT ASSEMBLY PLANT FUEL LINE ROUTING.MIS-ROUTED FUEL TUBES MAY…
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