1979 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 80V108000Aug 19, 198085,325 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1979–1980, Pontiac Firebird 1979–1980

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attaching nut may not have been torqued to specifications. This condition could cause the nut to back off, resulting in joint separation.

  Remedy: The dealer will perform a torque check of the attaching nut, and, if necessary, tighten it. In some cases an inadequate torque level may have caused ball stud or steering knuckle damage; if so, the affected components will be replaced at no charge to owner.

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• 79V142000Jun 6, 197915,328 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1979, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1979, Chevrolet Caprice 1979 +15 more

  Reported issue: On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.

  Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP85025Fuel leakage at filler neckClosed · Jun 14, 1985

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