1984 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, and owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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5 safety recalls for the 1984 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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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
Remedy: Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
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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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Rear brake hoses were not properly manufactured and do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses". Hoses could come loose from the end fittings when subjected to a pulling force.
Remedy: A new hose will be installed if necessary. In addition, brakes will be serviced.
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Recliner (seats)
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,410 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1984 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt shoulder belt failed to retract into place and the contact constantly had to adjust the shoulder belt to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2015 · Seat belts
“My 17 year old son [xxx], has a 1984 chevrolet camaro, and twice this year, he and i took it in to laramie GM auto center here in laramie, wyoming and asked them to repair the seat belts on recall # 8”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2010 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–19 / 20–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2.5/2.8/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Camaro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Camaro model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
How do I know if my 1984 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1984 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 84V011000).
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.