1996 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, 13% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Parked car in public parking space for approx. 20 minutes. Tried to start car with no results. Checked battery etc. Left car over night and had it towed 20 miles to boyd Chevrolet in hendersonville, nc. Boyd replaced ignition switch. Total cost over $300. I demand new is which does not fall within the is recall timeline.”
NHTSA complaint #10629856, filed 2014-09, 78,500 miles“Ignition control module has failed twice. Ignition coils have failed 3 times. Car vibrates or shuts off when coils or module goes bad. Engine has bad miss when coils or module are going out. This continues to be an ongoing problem that has to be repaired approximately once every 6 months. Parking brake release button rattles when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #709244, filed 1999-07“Car has constant miss and poor drivability at times. Car started missing very bad. Shut car off and it would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer fixed no start but found miss in car. Stated distibuter cap maybe the problem. This miss developed after warrenty work on water pump and a.I.r pump replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #742231, filed 2001-03“While sitting at a stop sign vehicle just died. Driver had to climb out of the top because the doors were locked and wouldn't open. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Dealership stated that the problem was due the an electrical short in the alternator, which caused the locks to freeze up.”
NHTSA complaint #856579, filed 2000-02“Rear hatchback hydraulic arm has high-pitched squeak during driving; lower rubber seal on rear glass leaks adhesive onto glass and paint; rear bushings noisy during suspension travel in cold weather; rear hatchback stereo speaker has electrical crackle when brake is applied”
NHTSA complaint #700952, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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