Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, flames erupted from the engine compartment. The vehicle pulled over and no injuries were sustained. The engine and front of the vehicle were completely engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. An inspector from the manufacturer was sent to inspect the cause of the fire. The contact suspected a melted section of the plastic fuel line melted and leaked fuel onto the hot engine causing the fire.
1995 Chevrolet Camaro: fire, smoke or burning smell
14 of the 216 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
When consumer's daugher attempted to start vehicle switch made a clicking noise, and would not start. After having vehicle towed to a mechanic, she was told that it needed to go to a chevrolet dealer because there was a part in the switch that could cause vehicle to catch on fire.
Car caught fire under hood sitting at red light. Black smoke from under hood. Belive fuel line melted? Total loss of car. Anyone w/ similar complaint... [email protected].
Vehicle was placed in the park position andturned off, when consumer notice smoke coming from the engine compartment. Vehicle caught on fire around the firewall. Also, vehicle disintegrated. Fire department called, determined the cause might be related to fuel leakage from a missing hose or clip. Please provide any further detaills.
When getting out of the vehicle and going into the house, the consumer notice flames coming from under the hood of the vehicle.
While driving at 35 MPH on a bridge the catalytic converter caught on fire, and the consumer had to pull over once she saw smoking coming from the vehicle. Consumer poured baby milk on the small fire, and was able to put the fire out.
Smoke coming from cruise control area. Fuse had blown. Cruise control inoperative. Took to mechianic & found electrical wires had shorted out. Also, turn signals had to be replaced.
While driving noticed smoke coming from under the vehicle, and pulled over and there was a fire under the vehicle on the rear section above the gas tank. The flames ran from the fuel tank area which melted the wire under the vehicle. When the vehicle was pulled over the flames shot out of both sides.
While driving car caught fire on the left hand side towards the back near the gas tank. Please give more details.
Vehicle caught on fire near the gas tank, resulting in total loss.
Vehicle caught on fire near the gas tank, resulting in total loss.
The passenger side air bag caught fire. Please describe. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Electrical system
- Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine
- Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement
- Some customers may comment about a starter click-no-crank condition in cold ambient temperatures below 15...
- Starter motor continues to run or crank after the engine is running or turned off (solenoid ground wire)
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?
14 of 216 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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