2G1FP22P1T21362561996 CHEVROLET CamaroSport
1996 CHEVROLET Camaro was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 5 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 144 owner complaints include 24 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
Executive Summary
1996 CHEVROLET Camaro
1996 CHEVROLET Camaro was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 5 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 144 owner complaints include 24 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 5 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- 24 injuries reported across 144 owner complaints
- 23 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
- Common owner-reported issues: fire
- Electrical is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
- Manufacturer delayed recall by 13.7 years after first complaints — pattern of slow response to known defects
144 owner complaints filed — top areas: Engine/Powertrain (26%), Safety Systems (15%), Brakes (13%). Common issues: fire. 23 crashes reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- Camaro
- Year
- 1996
- Trim / Series
- Sport
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 8-cyl 5.7L
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Assembly
- STE. THERESE, QUEBEC, CANADA
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: STE. THERESE, QUEBEC
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
- ▸6 complaint(s) involved a fire
- ⚠4 recalls on same component: Electrical
- ⚠24 injuries reported in complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Deferred Failure Risk
Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
5 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 5 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 5 recalls is ~64%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
CHEVROLET completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SummaryDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummarySABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummaryCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummaryCERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EQUIPMENT
SummaryCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Manufacturer Recall Response Time
Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance
First complaint was filed 13.7 years before the recall was issued — manufacturer was aware of this issue for years before acting.
1 in 6 complaints involved an injury — significantly above average, indicating real-world safety incidents.
Complaint Intelligence
144 complaints analyzed across 11 system categories
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME144 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
I GOT IN A ACCIDENT MY CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT DRIVER FENDER AT 45 MILE PER HOUR DESTROYED MY CAR NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED I AM INJURED I BOUNCED OFF STEERING WHEEL WHEN WE HIT MY SEAT BELT UNLOCKED ABOUT BROKE MY WHOLE RIB CAGE. *JS
PARKED CAR IN PUBLIC PARKING SPACE FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES. TRIED TO START CAR WITH NO RESULTS. CHECKED BATTERY ETC. LEFT CAR OVER NIGHT AND HAD IT TOWED 20 MILES TO BOYD CHEVROLET IN HENDERSONVILLE, NC. BOYD REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. TOTAL COST OVER $300. I DEMAND NEW IS WHICH DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE IS RECALL TIMELINE. *TR
MY CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING POWERSTEERING ISSUES. IT FREEZES UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN CORNERS. THIS CAR HAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE POWERSTEERING FLUID IS AT A GOOD LEVEL AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM. *TR
POWER STEERING PUMP/HOSE LEAK. *TR
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK 96 CHEVY CAMARO. *NM
LEAKING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE COOLANT A CHEVY /LUBY EMPLOYEEE SAYS THEY HAVE SEEN ALOT OF THAT ?
I BELIEVE A PROBLEM "MAY" EXIST WITH CHEVROLET CARS EMPLOYING THE NEW FIVE YEAR OR 50K MILES ANTI-FREEZE. FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND THOSE OF RELATIVES IT APPEARS THE FLUSHING AND REPLACEMENT OF ANTI-FREEZE AT THE SUGGESTED FIVE YEAR OR 50K MILES POINT MAY LEAD TO WATER PUMP FAILURE WITHIN WEEKS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *JB
THIS IS REFERENCE A SAFETY PROBLEM DURING A MOVING EMERGENCY STOP/BRAKING SITUATION ON THE 1996 CAMARO. NAMING THE PANEL OR COVER FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH, JUST ABOVE THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. *AK THE PANEL HAS A CUT OUT FOR THE DRIVERS FOOT JUST ABOVE THE GAS PEDDLE, BUT IT ALSO HAS A SLIGHT DROP DOWN ABOVE THE BRAKE PEDDLE. DURING AN EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION, THE DRIVER MOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDDLE TO THE BRAKE, BUT STRIKES THE DROP IN THE FOOT PANEL ABOVE AND DOES NOT ALLOW DRIVERS FOOT TO GET OVER THE BRAKE PEDDLE& THEN WHEN HE PUSHES DOWN, HE STEPS ON THE GAS PEDDLE CAUSING HIM TO RUN INTO WHAT HE STARTED TO BRAKE FOR, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
POWER LOCK SWITCH BROKE 1999 COVERED UNDER WARRANTY POWER DOOR WINDOW SWITCH BROKE 1999 COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND AGAIN 2003 COVERED UNDER MY RYAN EXTENDED WARRANTY REAR WINDOW HATCH RUBBER SEAL WENT BAD AND SEPARATED FROM THE CAR IN 1999 AND NOW AGAIN IN 2003. 2 WINDOW SEALS ON ONE CAR IN 7 YEARS. FIRST ONE WAS COVERED BY WHAT I WAS TOLD A SILENT RECALL. THIS TIME THEY ARE SAYING THEY NEVER SAID THAT BEFORE AND THIS TIME IT IS UP TO ME TO PAY FOR THE SEAL.
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DURING A SNOW STORM VEHICLE VEERED AND BUMPED INTO A CONCRETE MEDIAN. VEHICLE ONLY HAD SCRATCHES ON THE BUMPER, BUT THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE WINDSHIELD BROKE. THE DRIVER'S NECK WAS INJURED. *AK
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A NOISE WHICH IT MAKE IT HARD TO SHIFT GEAR. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TS
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COOLING FAN MOTOR CUTS OFF . DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRES THAT CONNECT TO THE COOLING FAN ARE NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH. NLM
I HAVE CONTINUOUSLY HAVE HAD SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE, WHICH THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO CORRECTLY FIX. THE BRAKE LIGHTS, ALONG WITH THE LEFT DIRECTIONAL HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY FIXED OVER 5 TIMES NOW, AND I HAVE ALL THE PAPERWOK MTO PROVE THE PROBLEMS.*AK
CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING, DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL LINE RUPTURED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILS, CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO ENGAGE, MAKING THE CAR TAKE A SIGNIFICANTLY LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. I AM AFRAID IT IS GOING TO END IN A CRASH. NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
VEHICLE HIT A TREE AT 25-30 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. FRONT IMPACT, TWO INJURIES, VEHICLE TOTALLED. *AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD DIE OUT FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 TIMES. MECHANIC PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC AND COMPUTER FAILED TO REGISTER ANY PROBLEM CODES. MECHANIC DID REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND CRANKSHAFT, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED.*AK
BEGGING OF TREAD SEPARATION. WENT TO FIRESTONE DEALER THEY WOULD NOT EVEN ADMIT IT WAS A DEFAULT AND WANTED ME TO BUT A NEW TIRE. WENT TO GOODYEAR THEY WOULD NOT LET ME LEAVE PARKING LOT ON MY TIRE. THEY GAVE ME A SPARE AND TOLD ME FIRESTONE MUST REPLACE ALL MY TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUS. WHAT SHOULD I DO PUT THE TIRE BACK ON AND GET A GOOD LAWYER OR MAYBE CONTACT BETTER BUSINESS , BY THE WAY FIRESTONE CORP. OFFICES ARE GIVING ME RUN AROUND ALSO. I JUST WANT TO HAVE SAFE TIRES. *AK
BEGGING OF TREAD SEPARATION. WENT TO FIRESTONE DEALER THEY WOULD NOT EVEN ADMIT IT WAS A DEFAULT AND WANTED ME TO BUT A NEW TIRE. WENT TO GOODYEAR THEY WOULD NOT LET ME LEAVE PARKING LOT ON MY TIRE. THEY GAVE ME A SPARE AND TOLD ME FIRESTONE MUST REPLACE ALL MY TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUS. WHAT SHOULD I DO PUT THE TIRE BACK ON AND GET A GOOD LAWYER OR MAYBE CONTACT BETTER BUSINESS , BY THE WAY FIRESTONE CORP. OFFICES ARE GIVING ME RUN AROUND ALSO. I JUST WANT TO HAVE SAFE TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: OBPJ TIRESIZE: P245/5016)
WHEN PRESSINGDOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. HAS TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *AK
DATE LISTED IS FROM THE LAST REPAIR; THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK CONSUMER STATES ROAD WAS SLIGHTLY DAMP, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISH TAILED, CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT IT SEEMED TO HAVE GAINED SPEED INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE STARTED GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES AND FRONT END HIT AN ENBANKMENT, THROUGH IT AROUND AND BACKEND WENT INTO A DEEP DITCH, THE SEAT BELTS BROKE FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE , AS WELL AS OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*JB
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AT 45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TRACK. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETLY TOTALED. NONE OF THE SAFTY FEATURES WORKED. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF AT ANY TIME GM HAD ANY RECALLS OR TECH SERVICE BULLITINS THAT CONCERN THIS PROBLEM ON SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR. *YH
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR GAS TANK, BUT WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT PARTS WERE NOT IN STOCK. *JB
CAR WOULD NOT START, WHEN IT DID IT IDLED ROUGH. I DROVE IT 1/2 MILE AND IT LOST POWER AND DIED. TOWED TO DEALER SAT OVER WEEK END CAR SARTED AND RAN FINE. CODE SHOWED LEAN CONDITION IN ALL 8 CYLINDERS.*AK
CAR HAS CONSTANT MISS AND POOR DRIVABILITY AT TIMES. CAR STARTED MISSING VERY BAD. SHUT CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER FIXED NO START BUT FOUND MISS IN CAR. STATED DISTIBUTER CAP MAYBE THE PROBLEM. THIS MISS DEVELOPED AFTER WARRENTY WORK ON WATER PUMP AND A.I.R PUMP REPLACEMENT. *AK
THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. BRAKE PEDAL WILL HAVE NO PRESSURE AND CAR WILL TAKE EXTRA DISTANCE TO STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS WET OR AT LOW SPEEDS WET OR DRY.*AK
AT LOW SPEEDS CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND THAT COMES FROM REAR END. DEALER STATES THAT THE FUID NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FLUID WAS CHANGED AND THE CAR STILL MAKES THIS NOISE. HAVE NOT RETURNED TO DEALER YET.
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS , IE.. WATER PUMP CLUTCH SWITCH, OIL PAN LEAK, REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, DASH CONTROLS MALFUNCTION
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL C99083 REGARDING THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR PUMP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE INSURER OF THE VEHICLE OWNER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DAMAGES. *SLC
MY CAMARO HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP PRESENTING THE P1870 TRANSMISSION CODE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED OVER 2000 WARRANTIED MAJOR WORK ON THE TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO 36000 MILES. I AM STILL HAVING REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND HAVE LOOKED UP THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ONLY TO FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION-AUTOMATIC AND THE COMPUTER PRESENTING THE P1870 CODE. I AM REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THAT THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON INDICATING TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. I HAVE CONTACT GM WITH NO REPLY. YOU WOULD THINK AFTER PERFORMING $2500 WORTH OF USELESS REPAIR WORK THAT THEY WOULD HAVE PUT IN A REBUILT TRANSMISSION OR OFFERED HELP TO ME IN ANOTHER WAY. IT IS SLOWLY BECOMING A SAFETY AND PUNITIVE MATTER TO ME.*AK
AT ABOUT 28,000 MILES, PINION SEAL WAS LEAKING, DEALER SERVICE DEPT FIXED. AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES, PINION BEARINGS AND OTHER BEARINGS WENT BAD, PRIVATE SHOP FIXED. AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES, BEARING IN REAR END WENT BAD AGAIN, PRIVATE SHOP FIXED. NOW, BEARING IN MIDDLE OF DRIVESHAFT IS BAD (NO REPAIR AS OF YET). *AK
CAR DIES WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP -ALSO WHEN DRIVING FOR EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME
AMPLIFIER IN REAR OF CAR BURST INTO FLAMES DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHILE DRIVING CAR. IF AMP WAS INCASED IN METAL ISTEAD OF PLASTIC FIRE WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. WIRING FOR REAR LIGHTING WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. *AK
WHILE MAKING A TURN STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK FOR A FEW SECONDS UNTIL IT POPS.ALSO, POWER STEERING WILL NOT WORK. THEN, WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT IT WILL BE FINE. *AK
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NLM
AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 18000 MILES. REPLACED N/C. FAILED AGAIN AT 40000 MILES. REPLACED AT N/C. FAILED FOR THIRD TIME AT 76800 MILES. DEALER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. CHEVROLET COTACTED. CSR OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE AND IS UNWILLING TO ADMIT THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. CURRENTLY SEEKING FURTHER ASSISTANCE. DEALER STATES THAT WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENT TRANS. IS 3/50000 IF CUSTOMER PAYS FOR REPAIR BUT ONLY 3/36000 IF DEALER REPLACES UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *AK
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE JUST DIED. DRIVER HAD TO CLIMB OUT OF THE TOP BECAUSE THE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND WOULDN'T OPEN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE THE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH CAUSED THE LOCKS TO FREEZE UP. *AK *ML
WHAT DO I DO ABOUT IT TO GET IT FIXED, I SAW A TSB ON IT.
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORATICALLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC
CAR WILL NOT START IN THE COLD THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND AND LIGHTS FLICKER FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE ENGINE TURNS OVER. MULTIPLE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS SEEMS TO BE CONSISTENTLY HAPPPENINGS WITH MULTIPLE PROBLEMS OF ALL KINDS.
BOTH ORIGINAL SEAT BELT GUIDES HAVE FAILED. THE DRIVERS SIDE ONE WAS REPLACED ON 4/8/99 AND FAILED AGAIN ON 10/24/99. IF THE GUIDE BROKE DURING A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT COULD WRAP AROUND THE DRIVERS NECK CAUSING SERIOUS HARM. CAN WE GET GM TO FIX THIS BAD PLASTIC PIECE FOR GOOD?
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AND THERE IS A CLUCKING NOISE COMING FROMT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY
NO SUMMARY
VEHICLE MAY OPERATE NORMALLY FOR UP TO 3 DAYS. WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO VARY BETWEEN 800 TO 1800 RPM. IF AT A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN YOU HAVE TO APPLY THE BREAK AND KEEP THE RPM (WITH THE GAS PEDAL), ABOVE THE VARYING RPM, TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING. THE VEHICLE 50% OF THE TIME, LATELY WILL STALL AFTER THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCEDURE, OR DRIVE OF F. THE VEHICLE ISN'T DRIVEN ANYMORE. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: THE DEALER THAT 'S BEEN WORKING WITH THIS PROBLEM SINCE 10/01/1998, IS WALLACE CHEROLET, 1001 SOUTH SLAPPEY BLVD., ALBANY, GEORGIA 31901, TELE: 912432-6271.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. GM HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML
I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE BRAKES 3-4 TIMES AND HAVE PUT NEW BRAKES ON IT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THERE IS SURELY NO WAY I COULD GO THROUGH THAT MANY MASTER CYLINDERS WITH IN THE TIME I HAVE HAD IT. MY NEXT MOVE IS TO REPLACE OR LOOK AT THE "BOOSTER" FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. MY BRAKES ARE NOT HOLDING PRESSURE, WHEN STOPPED, I HAVE TO ETHIER PUT IT IN PARK, OR PUMP THE BRAKE TO STAY FULLY STOPPED....IT KINDA "EASE UP" LIKE YOU UNKNOWNLY LET YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE BUT YOU DON'T. PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOMETHING ON THIS...ANYTHING. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PROUD CAMARO OWNER, MICHELLE DORR., SALLISAW, OK
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO THE FUEL LINE LEAKING GAS BECAUSE IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE MANIFOLD. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WHEN GOING UP HILLS OR ANY SIMILAR TERRAIN. NLM
TAKEN TO 2 DEALERSHIPS FOR NOISE IN REAR/BOTTOM OF VEHICLE; LEAKS FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED 3 TIMES; NO DEALER CAN FIND A PROBLEM; STATES THAT "NOISE IS COMMON IN THE CARS". COME ON!!! BE FOR REAL!! HELP
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED TWICE. IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES. CAR VIBRATES OR SHUTS OFF WHEN COILS OR MODULE GOES BAD. ENGINE HAS BAD MISS WHEN COILS OR MODULE ARE GOING OUT. THIS CONTINUES TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS TO BE REPAIRED APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS. PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON RATTLES WHEN DRIVING.
THE VEHICLE WAS IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTIN GIN INJURIES TO BOTH, DRIVER AND PASSENGER. NO ONE HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK
I WAS NOTIFIED ALSO THAT THERE ARE OTHER CHEVROLETS HAVE THIS EXACT SAME DEFECT AND IT NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MANUFACTURER. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK
THE AIR PUMP BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING A HOLE ON HOSES WHICH MELTED FUEL LINE, RESULTING IN FIRE HAZARD. FUEL TUB RETAINING CLIP, WHICH HOLDS FUEL LINE BROKE, CAUSING FUEL LINE TO FALL ON TOP OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A FIRE HAZARD. *AK *ML
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, TRAVELING 50 MPH IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
THE CLIP THAT HOLD THE FUEL LINE UNDER THE ENGINE I DON'T BELIVE IS STRONG ENOUGH TO COMPLETE ITS TASK. I HAVE HEARD MANY INCIDENTS IN WHERE OWNER OF THE 94- PRESENT CAMAROS HAVE HAD FIRES UNDER THE HOOD OF THERE CAR BECAUSE THIS PLASTIC CLIP BREAKS AND THE FUEL LINE THEN COMES INCONTACT WITH THE VALVE COVERS WHICH BURNS A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE AND CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. I BELIVE THIS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE FIXED. THANKS
A POLICE OFFICER WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TURNING RIGHT ON A SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE. THE WEIGH SHIFTED FORWARD, LOCKING UP THE ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE FORWARD WITH NO PULL OT TRACTION TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS LOSS OF CONTROL AT NORMAL SPEEDS MAY HAVE CAUSED SIMILAR ACCIDENT SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THERE WAS NO TICKET ISSUED. THE CAUSE WAS LISTED AS "LOCKING OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM". WE BELIEVE THAT THE GM ABS SYSTEM HAS A HIGH DEGREEE OF PROBABILITY OF BEING VERY DANGEROUS. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY SIMILAR REPORTS HAVE BEEN LODGED AND RECOMMEND A FACTORY REPLACEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT TO THIS POTENTIUALLY DANGEROUS SYSTEM IN THE 1996 CARS. IS THERE A KNOWN FIX TO THIS? *AK
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THAT MAY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO BREAK OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
THE PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BEWTEEN GEARS BETWEEN 50-55 AND 60-65. TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE IN DECEMBER. BROUGHT IT IN AGAIN IN JANUARY DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM, AND DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR A GRADUAL ACCELERATION, I MUST ACCELERATE FAST TO NOT SLIP. WANTED TO REPORT THIS TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS NORMAL OR IF THERE IS A PROBLEM. DEALER STATED IT SHOULD SMOOTH OUT. *AK
REAR HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC ARM HAS HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAK DURING DRIVING; LOWER RUBBER SEAL ON REAR GLASS LEAKS ADHESIVE ONTO GLASS AND PAINT; REAR BUSHINGS NOISY DURING SUSPENSION TRAVEL IN COLD WEATHER; REAR HATCHBACK STEREO SPEAKER HAS ELECTRICAL CRACKLE WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED
WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE DISC FIXED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE TWO VALVES ARE NOT RUNNING/VEHICLE HAS LOW TO NO COMPRESSION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, SWERVINGTO KEEP FROM HITTING OTHER VEHICLES, BUT HIT ONE VEHICLE WITH HIS REAR. VEHICLE HIT SEVERAL FENCE POSTS AND PINE TREES. NEITHER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S RESTRAINTS BROKE AT THE ANCHOR,CAUSING THE RESTRAINTS TO BE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESTRAINTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN. DEALERSHIP NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
FRONT BRAKES FAILED. QCAW
AXLE SEAL FAILED.
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT BELT ANCHOR BROKE; SEATBELT INOPERABLE.
NOVEMBER 11, 1997 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 55 MPH IN THE CENTER OF THE HOOD , AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE REAR ENDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . BOTH INCIDENTS CAUSED INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 55 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
THE WHEELS VIBRATE AND MAKE A WHISTLING SOUND DUE TO A CRACK IN THE WHEEL.
NO FAILURE REPORTED.
SPARK PLUG WIRING FAILED. QCAW
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 30 MPH ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR LONG TIME. ALSO, BECAUSE OF THIS MATTER FUSE BLEW UP. THREE TIMES CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. IN ADDITION, TAIL LIGHT HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY. *AK
BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASES 45 PERCENT WHEN VEHICLE IS WET FROM RAIN OR A CAR WASH. ABS SYSTEM FAILS WHEN BRAKES ARE WET.
ENGINE MALFUNTION DUE TO OIL PAN GASKET, OIL PAN AND REAR MAIN SEAL FAILURES.
TRANMISSION FAILED.
HORN DOESN'T WORK WHEN IT SHOULD. BRAKES STOP SO QUICKLY THAT IT CAN CAUSE A CAR TO OVERTURN. THEY SEEM TO LOCK UP.
WEATHERSTRIP ON BOTH DOORS FAILED.
SHIFT CONTROL FEATURE ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY.
DEFROSTER FAILED COMPLETELY.
CAR TAKES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO STOP IN RAINY CONDITIONS
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT DOING 40-45, VEHICLE SKIDDED AND CRASHED INTO WALL, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
GAS CAP FAILED.
ABS JUMPER DEFECTIVE CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
MUFFLER FAILED.
REAR SEAT LATCH LOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION.
ARM REST FAILED CAUSING IT TO INTERMITTANTLY FALL OFF.
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.
REAR CALIPERS FAILED.
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED.
GOING 45-50MPH ON WINDY DAY. VEHICLE PUSHED TO SIDE BY WIND WHERE TIRE HIT GRAVEL & LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HIT A DITCH FRONT END FIRST & THEN FLIPPED OVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
PINCHED WIRE AT TRUNK CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE.
LEFT BACK UP TAIL LIGHT FAILED.
REAR MAIN ENGINE OIL SEAL LEAK.
STEERING FAILURE.
REAR VIEW MIRROR LIGHT FAILED.
AUTOMATIC TRUNK LATCH FAILED.
TWO GENERAL TIRES FAILED, OWNER REPLACED ALL TIRE ON VEHICLE.
THE WINDSHIELD ON VEHICLE FOGS UP WHEN IT'S HOT . OWNER HAS TO WIPE VEHICLE OFF WITH A RAG. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED . *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM FAILED FUEL SYSTEM.
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ALARM SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.
THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 40-50 MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. *AK
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT.
REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING.
LOW OIL SENSOR SEAL LEAKED.
SLAVE SEAL AND REAR END GEARING LEAKED.
INTAKE MANIFOLD SEAL LEAKED.
UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REA END ANOTHER VEHICLE W/PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. LATER, BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESSURE RETURNED WHEN INSPECTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKES GAVE OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN UP ON A CURB. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE FAILED.
EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISEY.
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT COVERINGS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
TACKOMETER FAILED.
WATER LEAKING THROUGH CONSUMERS T-TOP.
SEAT BELT FAILED.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES REPLACED.
KICK PANEL LOCATED ABOVE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL, DROPS DOWN, CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION TO BRAKE PEDAL. *AK
KICK PANEL UNDER DASH DROPPED INTERFERING WITH USE OF BRAKE PEDAL.
THE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH THE OPTION CALLED SKIP SHIFT, DISTRACTS FROM THE DRIVER.
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ON WET PAVEMENT ONLY, THE STEERING LOCKS UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE A TURN. THE PROBLEM HAS TAKEN PLACE 3X. *AK
TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.
WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED UNDER COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS. *AK
ATTEMPTED TO GET INTO VEHICLE WHILE IN NEUTRAL, TIRES SCREECHED AND CAR TOOK OFF.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING, VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT, CAUSING FRONTAL IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPLIED THE BRAKES FELT LIKE THERE WERE NO BRAKES, BACKED INTO TREE, NO INJURY. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
WHILE TRAVELING , VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT, CAUSING FRONTAL IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, FUEL IS LEAKING AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, IN WET WEATHER,EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, WHEN DOOR LOCKS WON'T FUNCTION, DASH LIGHTS GO OUT/COURTESY LIGHTS COME ON/ALARM GOES OFF. *AK
ANOTHER CAR HIT HEAD ON, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 45MPH, 9:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, BOTH DRIVER/PASS. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN HIT A TREE. *AK
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 45MPH, 9:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, BOTH DRIVER/PASS. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN HIT A TREE. *AK
ACCELERATOR PEDALTOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, CAUSING PEDAL TO GET CAUGHT ON THE RUG. *SD
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T CLEAR FAR RIGHT CORNER OF WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TOO HIGH, BLOCK VISION IN RIGHT LANE FOR ONE OR TWO CAR LENGTHS/CANNOT SEE RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD IN RAIN.*AK
SEAT BACKIS POPPING IN/OUT, BANGING DRIVER IN BACK. GETS WORSE IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK
GAS PEDAL POSITIONED TOO FAR FROM BAKE/LAYS ON FLOOR AND UP AGAINST CARPETED WALL. *AK
LOOSE CONSOLE. *AK
FUEL THROTTLE WAS STUCK WHILE THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 1.5 K MILES. TT
CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER AIDED GEAR SELECTION, IT PHYSICALLY PREVENTS HIM FROM USING 2ND OR 3RD GEAR WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST, IT ALSO MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO MOVE ANY GEAR WHEN ENABLED, HE STATES HE STRUGGLES WITH THE GEAR SHIFT FOR UP TO TWO SECONDS. *SLC
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 144 total NHTSA complaints filed over 16 years, with the worst year being 1996 (30 complaints, including 6 crash reports).
The amber reliability line averaged 97/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 86/100 in 2001.
The red dashed line marks recall issuance — the first recall came 14 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.
Red dots on the amber line flag 9 years (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2015) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate
Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs
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5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $56,614 (~$944/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 1996 CHEVROLET Camaro — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
- ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
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Insurance Cost Estimate
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Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.
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Complete Data Table
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Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 2G1FP22P1T2136256 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Camaro |
| Trim | Sport |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Doors | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement (L) | 5.7 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Assembly City | STE. THERESE |
| Assembly Country | CANADA |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 2G1 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | T |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 2 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 136256 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 5 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 144 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/1/2026, 3:43:16 AM.