RecallMyCar

1985 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
46
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–23
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Conventional (parking brake)

    NHTSA 91V055000 Reported 179,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

    Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

  2. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 90V105000 Reported 1,500,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

  3. Webbing (seat belts)

    NHTSA 85V169000 Reported 738,485 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 15 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1985 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 85v169000 (seat belts: front: buckle assembly) in 1991 and 1994. The vehicl”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2011 · Seat belts

“The following safety recalls and technical service bulletins are listed below, but a lookup of my VIN number on the GM website or a local chevrolet dealership (hoselton) reveals no open recalls on it,”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2006 · Seat belts

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–23 mpg
City / Highway14–19 / 20–30
FuelRegular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2.5/2.8/5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Chevrolet Camaro model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Camaro model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Chevrolet Camaro10
1968 Chevrolet Camaro22
1969 Chevrolet Camaro11
1971 Chevrolet Camaro10
1973 Chevrolet Camaro20
1974 Chevrolet Camaro30
1975 Chevrolet Camaro20
1976 Chevrolet Camaro20
1977 Chevrolet Camaro20
1979 Chevrolet Camaro26
1980 Chevrolet Camaro20
1981 Chevrolet Camaro11
1982 Chevrolet Camaro33
1983 Chevrolet Camaro316
1984 Chevrolet Camaro539
1985 Chevrolet Camaro346
1986 Chevrolet Camaro432
1987 Chevrolet Camaro128
1988 Chevrolet Camaro217
1989 Chevrolet Camaro325
1990 Chevrolet Camaro225
1991 Chevrolet Camaro486
1992 Chevrolet Camaro288
1993 Chevrolet Camaro032
1994 Chevrolet Camaro1144
1995 Chevrolet Camaro1216
1996 Chevrolet Camaro0116
1997 Chevrolet Camaro169
1998 Chevrolet Camaro0173
1999 Chevrolet Camaro190
2000 Chevrolet Camaro076
2001 Chevrolet Camaro048
2002 Chevrolet Camaro168
2010 Chevrolet Camaro2295
2011 Chevrolet Camaro2194
2012 Chevrolet Camaro4113
2013 Chevrolet Camaro3187
2014 Chevrolet Camaro3188
2015 Chevrolet Camaro1206
2016 Chevrolet Camaro1141
2017 Chevrolet Camaro3189
2018 Chevrolet Camaro281
2019 Chevrolet Camaro153
2020 Chevrolet Camaro331
2021 Chevrolet Camaro420
2022 Chevrolet Camaro114
2023 Chevrolet Camaro015
2024 Chevrolet Camaro04

Checking a specific 1985 Chevrolet Camaro

How do I know if my 1985 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 1985 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 85V169000).

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

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.