1996 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems

17 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
9
Cooling system
4
Engine
3
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2
Exhaust system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Camaro engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet Camaro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2006 · Engine · 6,500 miles · NY

Intake manifold leak 96 chevy camaro.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Engine · 110,000 miles · CO

Leaking from front of engine coolant a chevy /luby employeee says they have seen alot of that ?

Filed Mar 6, 2004 · Engine · OH

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.

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Engine · MD

Consumer called complaining about having problems with a noise which it make it hard to shift gear. Dealer was not contacted. Ts

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · ID

While driving at various speeds vehicle would die out for no reason. Problem was intermittent. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 3 times. Mechanic placed on diagnostic and computer failed to register any problem codes. Mechanic did replace fuel pump and crankshaft, but problem was not solved.

Filed Mar 10, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · IL

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Additional problems , ie.. Water pump clutch switch, oil pan leak, rear main seal leak, power steering fluid leaking, dash controls malfunction

Filed Oct 19, 2000 · Engine · CA

Car dies when coming to a complete stop -also when driving for extended length of time

Filed Sep 6, 1999 · Engine · GA

Vehicle may operate normally for up to 3 days. Without any warning the vehicle will begin to vary between 800 to 1800 RPM. If at a light or a stop sign you have to apply the break and keep the RPM (with the gas pedal), above the varying RPM, to keep the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle 50% of the time, lately will stall after the above described procedure, or drive of f. The vehicle isn't driven anymore. For your information: the dealer that 's been working with this problem since 10/01/1998, is wallace cherolet, 1001 south slappey blvd., albany, georgia 31901, tele: 912432-6271.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Engine · GA

While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Gm has provided no assistance. *ak

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro engine

Does the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Camaro have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Camaro model years with the most engine complaints are 2010 (84 complaints), 2011 (33 complaints) and 2012 (26 complaints).