1996 Chevrolet Camaro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 15%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, 15% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I believe a problem may exist with Chevrolet cars employing the new five year or 50k miles anti-freeze. From personal experience and those of relatives it appears the flushing and replacement of anti-freeze at the suggested five year or 50k miles point may lead to water pump failure within weeks even though the car has less than 50k miles on the odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #10060581, filed 2004-03“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 driving at various speeds vehicle would die out for no reason. Problem was intermittent. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 3 times. Mechanic placed on diagnostic and computer failed to register any problem codes. Mechanic did replace fuel pump and crankshaft, but problem was not solved.”
NHTSA complaint #896612, filed 2001-09“Taken to 2 dealerships for noise in rear/bottom of vehicle; leaks from intake manifold repaired 3 times; no dealer can find a problem; states that noise is common in the cars . Come on!!! Be for real!! Help”
NHTSA complaint #709343, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012148Jun 1, 2004New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 13% |
| 2001 | 8 | 17% |
| 2000 | 13 | 17% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 13 | 19% |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 21 | 15% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 16% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 3 | 7% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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