Vehicle caught fire prior to manufacturer's recall c99083 regarding the air injection reactor pump emission control system, the insurer of the vehicle owner is requesting reimbursement for the damages.
1996 Chevrolet Camaro: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 116 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- 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
Amplifier in rear of car burst into flames during normal operation while driving car. If amp was incased in metal istead of plastic fire would not have happened. Fire department was called. Wiring for rear lighting was destroyed by fire.
Possible fuel leak caused the vehicle to catch on fire while driving. Nlm
Vehicle caught fire from failed fuel system.
Due to a hole in the fuel line, fuel is leaking and causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
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
- Subject regarding on-board diagnostic (OBD) system improvements (re-flash calibration)
- Some customers may comment about a starter click-no-crank condition in cold ambient temperatures below 15...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro?
5 of 116 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (4%) 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 1996 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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