1984 Chevrolet Camaro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 72%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the seat belts of the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, 72% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt shoulder belt failed to retract into place and the contact constantly had to adjust the shoulder belt to ensure it was securely connected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 85v169000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 8/21/15 the consumer stated he now has the updated seat belts. Updated 09/01/15”
NHTSA complaint #10716205, filed 2015-05, 165,000 miles“The contact owns a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. While trying to fasten the seat belt, the buckle broke. The front passenger and driver seat belts are pink. Recall#90v105000 was related to the plastic components of the belt buckle. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall. The seat belt buckles have not been replaced. The dealer information is unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 15,000. Updated 01-15-08. Updated 12/12/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10204609, filed 2007-10, 15,000 miles“Recall # 90v105000 interior systems: active restraints: belt buckles: dealer is refusing to honor recall notice because no record of VIN # in computer. Consumer received notice in september of 1994, stating that dealer would perform repairs any time during the life of the vehicle at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #840584, filed 1999-06“Driver's side seat belt buckle red release button is broken, preventing the seat belt from locking in the buckle hosuing mechanism. Also, recall 90v105000 involved the same type of problem. But, manufacutrer refused to correct the recall . Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855408, filed 2000-01“Driver's restraint will not lock into the buckle harness. Vehicle is included in a manufacturer recall; however, dealer and manufacturer will not repair the vehicle under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #8005492, filed 2002-03Related recalls
- 90V105000May 14, 1990Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior…Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1984–1990, Pontiac Firebird 1984–1990
- 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 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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