1983 Chevrolet Camaro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 44%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 195,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro, 44% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 195,000 miles. 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.
“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
- 83V049000May 2, 1983The inner and outer panels of the fiberglass hood could separate during vehicle operation.Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1983
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 6 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 17 | 12% |
| 1993 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 9 | 10% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 8 | 17% |
| 1984 | 4 | 10% |
| 1983 | 7 | 44% |
Other parts of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
8 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 29, 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