1992 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,220miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 7% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,220 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I am a senior ,, I have a 1992 Camaro that has always been garage kept. I have only 3000 miles on it . It has not run since 2011. I need a car. I had mechanics look at it, they all say the same thing it is the ignition and security system. The Chevrolet dealer tells me it will cost about $500. To look at ,and up to $2000. To repair, with no guarantees.maybe a 30 day guarantee.they tell me this is a Chevrolet problem. Can you please help me, I need help.”
NHTSA complaint #10764722, filed 2015-09, 3,000 miles“I am a senior. My car has always been in the garage. My car will not run. I have 29440 miles on it. The last time it ran was sept 2011 .all the machanics say the same thing it is a Chevrolet problem. The problem is in the ignition and security problem. It can not be fixed. The Chevrolet dealer tells me it will cost $500 to look at and about $2000. To repair, but no guarantee, maybe 30 days thats it on that type of problem.. They say it is best to buy a new car.I need a car but I am living off ss. What can I do ? Help”
NHTSA complaint #10765212, filed 2015-09, 29,440 miles“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 2015-03Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 31% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 7 | 22% |
| 2019 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 | 20 | 25% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 31 | 22% |
| 2015 | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 | 81 | 43% |
| 2012 | 27 | 24% |
| 2011 | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 12 | 13% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 13% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 16% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 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