The 1995 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 362 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING95V0460001995-03-22362 affected
Defect
THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
53
11crashes5injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
32
29crashes2fires15injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
2injuries
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
7
AIR BAGS
6
3crashes1fires3injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
6
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
Total complaints305
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. The contact was driving 25 mph and noticed a burning odor. In addition, transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the hood area and a fire erupted from the dipstick tube. The vehicle was not taken to a…”
“Original owner of 95 camaro 350 engine that did regular mobil 1 oil changes and has 97000 miles. Had to replace damaged-worn camshaft and lifters. I have heard that this is a problem that gm is having with other cars also. I had a problem back in the 70's when gm had a recall on soft cam shafts…”
“Loss electrical and engine power while driving car to work. Car was stranded on side of road. Had car towed to repair center. Technicians replaced computer module and opti-spark distributor . A couple of months later car would not start. Symptoms similar to bad battery. Replaced battery, car would…”
“Loss electrical and engine power while driving car to work. Car was stranded on side of road. Had car towed to repair center. Technicians replaced computer module and opti-spark distributor . A couple of months later car would not start. Symptoms similar to bad battery. Replaced battery, car would…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. While driving 15 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The bumpers on both vehicles were scratched. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the pedal would drop 3 inches and then re-engage after 2…”
“Dt*: the contact stated there was excessive play in the steering wheel at any speed. An independent repair shop determined the steering shaft coupling was loose. There is a nhtsa recall, #95v046000, regarding the steering. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it…”
“I was heading north on the highway and I changed lanes from the left to the right lane. Once I changed lanes my car jerked viciously back to the left I corrected the problem and went back to the right, but the car ran off the road and lost the rear passenger wheel and tire. The tire was still…”
“I was heading north on the highway and I changed lanes from the left to the right lane. Once I changed lanes my car jerked viciously back to the left I corrected the problem and went back to the right, but the car ran off the road and lost the rear passenger wheel and tire. The tire was still…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA97024 Opened 1997-11-13 · closed 1998-09-29
FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP FAILURE
MOST OF THE REPORTS REVIEWED IN THIS INVESTIGATION ARE FIRE INCIDENTS IN WHICH FUEL LEAKAGE HAS BEEN ALLEGED AS THE CAUSE OR THE AREA OF ORIGIN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP WAS A FACTOR IN ANY OF THESE FIRE INCIDENTS AND NHTSA TESTING INDICATES THATBROKEN OR…
InvestigationPE97036 Opened 1997-07-24 · closed 1997-11-13
FUEL TUB RETAINING CLIP FAILURE
OWNERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURES OF THE FUEL TUBE RETENTION CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE PLASTIC THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT RETENTION CLIP (P/N 12048089) WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON OCTOBER 12, 1993, TO ADDRESS A CONCERN WITH INCORRECT ASSEMBLY PLANT FUEL LINE ROUTING.MIS-ROUTED FUEL TUBES MAY…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro as of
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