1996 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 16%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, 16% of the 116 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Camaro has been in the shop presenting the p1870 transmission code approximately 10 times. The dealer has performed over 2000 warrantied major work on the transmission prior to 36000 miles. I am still having repeated problems with the transmission and have looked up the technical service bulletins only to find that there are many regarding the transmission-automatic and the computer presenting the p1870 code. I am repeatedly told that nothing is wrong with the car and that they cannot duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #735846, filed 2000-11“At about 28,000 miles, pinion seal was leaking, dealer service dept fixed. At about 35,000 miles, pinion bearings and other bearings went bad, private shop fixed. At about 50,000 miles, bearing in rear end went bad again, private shop fixed. Now, bearing in middle of driveshaft is bad (no repair as of yet).”
NHTSA complaint #735027, filed 2000-10“The problem is the transmission is slipping bewteen gears between 50-55 and 60-65. Transmission replaced once in december. Brought it in again in january due to the same problem, and dealer said it was normal for a gradual acceleration, I must accelerate fast to not slip. Wanted to report this to determine if this is normal or if there is a problem. Dealer stated it should smooth out.”
NHTSA complaint #701968, filed 1999-01“Auto transmission failed at 18000 miles. Replaced n/c. Failed again at 40000 miles. Replaced at n/c. Failed for third time at 76800 miles. Dealer offers no assistance. Chevrolet cotacted. Csr offers no assistance and is unwilling to admit that this is a manufactures defect. Currently seeking further assistance. Dealer states that warranty on replacement trans. Is 3/50000 if customer pays for repair but only 3/36000 if dealer replaces under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #722631, filed 2000-05“At low speeds car has a clunking sound that comes from rear end. Dealer states that the fuid needed to be changed. The fluid was changed and the car still makes this noise. Have not returned to dealer yet.”
NHTSA complaint #742233, filed 2001-03Transmission 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 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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