I got in a accident my car hit another car in front driver fender at 45 mile per hour destroyed my car neither air bag deployed I am injured I bounced off steering wheel when we hit my seat belt unlocked about broke my whole rib cage.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission19
- Airbags18
- Brakes17
- Engine17
- Electrical15
- Fuel system11
- Visibility9
- Seat belts7
- Steering6
- Acceleration5
- Body5
- Lights3
- Suspension3
- Seats2
- Locks1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Fuel tube retaining clip failure
Most of the reports reviewed in this investigation are fire incidents in which fuel leakage has been alleged as the cause or the area of origin is consistent with the alleged defect.there is no evidence that the subject clip was a factor in any of these fire incidents and the federal safety agency testing indicates thatbroken or dislodged retention clip does not result in significant movement of the fuel line bundle toward the left secondary air injection check valve.failure of the clip places the fuel line bundle assembly in the same configuration as the 1993 model year lti vehicles.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EA97024
Fuel tub retaining clip failure
Owners have reported failures of the fuel tube retention clip that attaches to the plastic throttle linkage cover.according to gm, the subject retention clip (p/n 12048089) was implemented in production on october 12, 1993, to address a concern with incorrect assembly plant fuel line routing.mis-routed fuel tubes may fail from contact with a hot air check valve, creating a fire hazard in the engine compartment.gm maintains that no problems should occur if the clip is properly installed and isn't mishandled during subsequent service operations.some owners have alleged to odi that the subject clip becomes brittle over time and may also pull free of the throttle linkage cover attachment hole.
PE97036
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 52
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Rear suspension clunk noise
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble...
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
1996 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 26-28 | 20 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23-24 | 18 |
What 1996 Chevrolet Camaro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Power steering pump/hose leak.
Intake manifold leak 96 chevy camaro.
Leaking from front of engine coolant a chevy /luby employeee says they have seen alot of that ?
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.
This is reference a safety problem during a moving emergency stop/braking situation on the 1996 camaro. Naming the panel or cover for the bottom of the drivers side dash, just above the brake and gas pedals. *ak the panel has a cut out for the drivers foot just above the gas peddle, but it also has a slight drop down above the brake peddle. During an emergency stop situation, the driver moves his foot from the gas peddle to the brake, but strikes the drop in the foot panel above and does not allow drivers foot to get over the brake peddle& then when he pushes down, he steps on the gas peddle causing him to run into what he started to brake for, causing an accident.
Power lock switch broke 1999 covered under warranty power door window switch broke 1999 covered under warranty, and again 2003 covered under my ryan extended warranty rear window hatch rubber seal went bad and separated from the car in 1999 and now again in 2003. 2 window seals on one car in 7 years. First one was covered by what I was told a silent recall. This time they are saying they never said that before and this time it is up to me to pay for the seal.
While driving 40 MPH during a snow storm vehicle veered and bumped into a concrete median. Vehicle only had scratches on the bumper, but the front air bags deployed. When the front air bags deployed, the windshield broke. The driver's neck was injured.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with a noise which it make it hard to shift gear. Dealer was not contacted. Ts
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Owners have filed 116 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, close to a typical Camaro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 19 complaints. Next is airbags (18).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Camaro have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Camaro model years with the most transmission complaints are 2017 (54 complaints), 2016 (48 complaints) and 2010 (47 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 26-28 highway.
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