1990 Chevrolet Camaro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Fuel system slowly leaks dangerous vapors, causing pressure loss and fire hazard. Exterior body paint peels in multpile locations due to lack of a primer layer being used when manufactured. Engine stalls after cold start.”
NHTSA complaint #10069181, filed 2004-01, 160,000 miles“Consumer states that they found high hydro carbon in vehicle as a result of a fuel leaking from the fuel filler. Contacted dealer.*jbthis vehicle was not involved in the recall concerning the above fault.”
NHTSA complaint #8019249, filed 2002-09Related recalls
- 90V114000Jun 12, 1990Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1990, Pontiac Firebird 1990
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 20 | 9% |
| 1994 | 23 | 16% |
| 1993 | 4 | 13% |
| 1992 | 22 | 25% |
| 1991 | 33 | 38% |
| 1990 | 5 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 29% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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