1985 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The gear box for power steering is torquing the box across the frame of vehicle, causing it to crack. Housing for seat belt has fallen apart after being repaired under recall (85v-169).”
NHTSA complaint #822796, filed 1998-04“While driving comsumer says steering wheel wobbles while driving 2 bolts are loose . He calls the dealer they said they would fix the car but not for free. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #975172, filed 1995-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 18 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 31% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 32 | 17% |
| 2013 | 23 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 16% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 5 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
27 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology