1992 Chevrolet Camaro Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 20%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 20% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1992 Chevrolet Camaro. Consumer states her grandson was in accident. Her grandson hit another vehicle and then flipped over. The air bags deployed. However, the force from the air bags caused injuries to his face. A child in the car, suffered minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10662774, filed 2014-12“1992 Chevrolet camero. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switches. The consumer stated while driving, the vehicle shut off for no reason. The consumer hit another vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10671072, filed 2015-03“Airbag failure: involved in 43mph accident--airbag failed--had to be replaced for a problem. Exterior paint: paint is peeling off car. Got an estimate for over $1200!! Tech serv bulletin posted for defected paint. Gm said wouldn't help.”
NHTSA complaint #718340, filed 2000-02“After putting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing an accident/injuries; also no deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags and seat belt failed to hold driver.”
NHTSA complaint #805284, filed 1996-12“While driving about 45 MPH vehicle was involved in an head on collision and the airbag did not deploy. The owner has contacted the manufacturer about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #817721, filed 1997-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 7% |
| 2014 | 16 | 9% |
| 2013 | 13 | 7% |
| 2012 | 22 | 19% |
| 2011 | 69 | 36% |
| 2010 | 83 | 28% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 12% |
| 1996 | 18 | 16% |
| 1995 | 32 | 15% |
| 1994 | 13 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 18 | 20% |
| 1991 | 19 | 22% |
| 1990 | 7 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
22 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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