1983 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 172,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (7) and brakes (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 172,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the webbing filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hood and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts8 50%
- Body and structure7 44%
- Brakes3 19%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.3%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
- Suspension1 6.3%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Both front seat retractors malfunctioned, will not allow belts to return to retractors. Both front occupants were without any retraints. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #880683, filed 2001-02Body and structure: “All seat belts do not retract and stick. Owner very concerned for safety. Vehicle has not been taken to dealer. Also shocks that support front hood are faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #822696, filed 1998-04Fuel system: “The rear area of the vehicle frequently smells strongly of gasoline after driving, especially in warm weather, regardless of the quantity of fuel in the tank. No fuel leak can be visually detected, but the odor persists, especially in the area of the filler neck.”
NHTSA complaint #715574, filed 1999-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150,000 and 195,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V055000Apr 11, 1991Parking brake › ConventionalCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 1982–1986, Pontiac Firebird 1982–1986, Fiero 1984–1986
Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
- 85V169000Dec 20, 1985Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 1983–1985, Pontiac Firebird 1983–1985
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…
- 83V049000May 2, 1983Structure › Body › HoodCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 1983
The inner and outer panels of the fiberglass hood could separate during vehicle operation.
Recall details for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- C90001Rear disc brakesClosed · Feb 21, 1990
- PE88070Frame crackingClosed · Jun 28, 1988
- EA86019Rear brake failureClosed · Jun 17, 1986
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Camaro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | — | 0 | 5 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 14 | 23,000 | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 20 | 49,330 | 4 | 5 | 20 | — | Stable |
| 2020 | 32 | 21,000 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 53 | 12,475 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 81 | 21,000 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 25 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 190 | 21,655 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 141 | 20,315 | 1 | — | 22 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 206 | 38,000 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 188 | 37,400 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 187 | 40,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 113 | 34,000 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 194 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 295 | 48,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2002 | 68 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 48 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 76 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 90 | 57,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 173 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 69 | 63,492 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 116 | 58,075 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 216 | 104,042 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 144 | 130,500 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 32 | 97,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 88 | 96,084 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 86 | 94,250 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 25 | 160,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 25 | 119,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 17 | 76,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 28 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 32 | 99,960 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 46 | 50,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 39 | 99,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1983 | 16 | 172,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1979 | 6 | 245,136 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 7.
Has the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 172,500 miles and the middle half falls between 150,000 and 195,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.