1989 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1989 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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.
Remedy: Install a redesigned fuel feed hose.
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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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Seat belts
Webbing on the buckle portion of the rear lap/shoulder belts may be too long.
Remedy: Replace rear inboard seat belts with belts of the proper length.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1989 chevrolet camaro caught fire. Consumer pulled over when the vehicle was not working properly and noticed it was on fire. *kb according to the police report, the fire was present a the left rear q”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2007 · Unknown or other
“The passenger side seat belt will not retract, passenger cannot use the seat belt. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2005 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 2.8/5/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 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 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
How do I know if my 1989 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 1989 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 88V191000).
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.