1986 Chevrolet Camaro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 72%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,960miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the seat belts of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro, 72% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,960 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 1986 Chevrolet Camaro which was purchased in 1992. She received a recall letter in 1994 regarding the seat belts (NHTSA campaign id number: 90v105000: seat belt buckle assembly) but did not have the recall repair performed on the vehicle at that time. While utilizing the driver's side seat belt, the locking mechanism became disengaged from the seat belt housing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls listed under her VIN and the recall repairs were already performed on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321659, filed 2010-03, 99,960 miles“The driver seat belt had problems latching and the passenger seat belt had problems releasing once it was locked. Both seat belts in the rear failed to latch properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10019550, filed 2003-05“Recall 90v105; the seat belt buckle recall has not been modified since 1994. The driver's and passenger's seat belt buckles are broken due to defect in the recall, but dealer claims that they have no information on the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #833069, filed 1999-01“Dealer is charging consumer for replacing the seat belt because the release button broke and they claimed that it was not part of the recall. Consumer thinks that the dealer should pay or replace the seat because he feels like this is a safety defect.”
NHTSA complaint #810535, filed 1997-03“A recall notice concerning seat belt buckle failure was sent to consumer and the car was not taken in right away. Once consumer took the car car in to be repaired, the dealer refused to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #845112, filed 1999-08Related 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
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 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 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