1983 Chevrolet Camaro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 50%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro, 50% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2001-02“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 1998-04Related recalls
- 85V169000Dec 20, 1985Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. Consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks…Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1983–1985, Pontiac Firebird 1983–1985
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 20% |
| 1989 | 6 | 24% |
| 1988 | 5 | 29% |
| 1987 | 13 | 46% |
| 1986 | 23 | 72% |
| 1985 | 27 | 59% |
| 1984 | 28 | 72% |
| 1983 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology