1986 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V055000Apr 11, 1991179,036 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1982–1986, Pontiac Firebird 1982–1986, Fiero 1984–1986

  Reported issue: Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

  Possible consequence: Parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

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• 90V105000May 14, 19901,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1984–1990, Pontiac Firebird 1984–1990

  Reported issue: Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.

  Possible consequence: This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.

  Remedy: Replace or repair seat belt buckle.

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• 86V131000Sep 19, 1986106,111 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1986, Cavalier 1986, Pontiac 6000 1986 +30 more

  Reported issue: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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• 86V056000Apr 28, 198693,317 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1986, Chevrolet Truck 1985–1986, GMC GMC 1985–1986 +16 more

  Reported issue: The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92005Throttle stickingClosed · Jan 30, 1992
• EA90012Rear axle shaft failureClosed · Feb 28, 1990
• C90001Rear disc brakesClosed · Feb 21, 1990
• EA90001Safety buckle breakageClosed · Oct 3, 1989
• PE89148Safety belt buckle breakagClosed · Aug 1, 1989
• EA86019Rear brake failureClosed · Jun 17, 1986

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