1983 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Conventional (parking brake)
Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.
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Webbing (seat belts)
Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. Consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in…
Remedy: Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.
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Hood (structure)
The inner and outer panels of the fiberglass hood could separate during vehicle operation.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the hood and, if necessary, install a new one at no charge.
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 172,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer does not have title for vehicle. *ts the consumer purchased a used camaro from a private party. The private party has not turned over the bill of sell. *nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2006 · Unknown or other
“Normal driving conditions. Electrical fire in the dash causing the entire car to burst into flames being a total loss. Nothing can be done to correct this car it is a total loss.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2004 · Electrical system
Compare Chevrolet Camaro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Camaro model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
How do I know if my 1983 Chevrolet Camaro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 83V049000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.