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.
1996 Chevrolet Camaro electrical problems
15 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring3
- Ignition: module2
- Ignition2
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring: front underhood1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Camaro electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Chevrolet Camaro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states that the cooling fan motor cuts off . Dealer stated that the wires that connect to the cooling fan are not powerful enough. Nlm
Date listed is from the last repair; this car has been a constant source of electrical problems.
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.
Additional problems , ie.. Water pump clutch switch, oil pan leak, rear main seal leak, power steering fluid leaking, dash controls malfunction
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. *ak
What do I do about it to get it fixed, I saw a tsb on it.
Car will not start in the cold there is a clicking sound and lights flicker for a while before the engine turns over. Multiple service engine soon lights seems to be consistently happpenings with multiple problems of all kinds.
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.
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
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro electrical
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Camaro electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Camaro have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Camaro model years with the most electrical complaints are 2015 (112 complaints), 2014 (99 complaints) and 2013 (81 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Transmission 19Airbags 18Brakes 17Engine 17Fuel system 11Visibility 9Seat belts 7Steering 6Acceleration 5Body 5Lights 3Suspension 3Seats 2Locks 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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