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1986 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
32
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–24
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1986 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. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V131000 Reported 106,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

  4. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V056000 Reported 93,317 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 99,960 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1986 chevrolet camaro which was purchased in 1992. She received a recall letter in 1994 regarding the seat belts (NHTSA campaign id number: 90v105000: seat belt buckle assembly)”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 23, 2010 · Seat belts

“The driver seat belt had problems latching and the passenger seat belt had problems releasing once it was locked. Both seat belts in the rear failed to latch properly. *jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 9, 2003 · Seat belts

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–24 mpg
City / Highway15–21 / 23–29
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 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

How do I know if my 1986 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1986 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 86V056000).

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.