1992 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 5% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,700 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the shift cable failed and caused the vehicle to remain stuck in park in the driveway. He could move the gear shifter, but the vehicle would still remain in park. He called the dealer and a representative stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 92v154000 (power train: automatic transmission), although the failures were identical. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 77,400. Updated 06/17/08. The dealer replaced the transmission gear select cable. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10226656, filed 2008-05, 77,400 miles“Recall 92v154000; consumer had experienced problems with shift of vehicle where it looked like it was in park, but, in reality, was not. Had taken vehicle to dealer for taking care of recall repairs, but now problem returned. Dealer was not willing to work on vehicle. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #899611, filed 2001-11Related recalls
- 92V154000Oct 23, 1992The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1992, Pontiac Firebird 1992
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 50% |
| 2020 | 11 | 34% |
| 2019 | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 | 54 | 28% |
| 2016 | 48 | 34% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 20 | 22% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 16% |
| 1995 | 23 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology