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Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 Chevrolet Camaro

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 64 of 216 complaints (30%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
216
Recall campaigns
6
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,100–$4,300
Combined MPG
18–20

Complaints by model year

  1. 2161995
  2. 1161996
  3. 691997

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes64 (30%)
  2. Airbags & Restraints38 (18%)
  3. Transmission & Drivetrain23 (11%)
  4. Electrical22 (10%)
  5. Visibility & Lighting22 (10%)
  6. Fuel System20 (9%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,100–4,3003,100–3,4503,100–4,300
Combined MPG18–2018–2018–20
City / Highway MPG15–17 / 23–2615–17 / 23–2815–17 / 23–28
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)444–494444–494444–494
Complaints filed21611669Not compared
Recalls issued656Not compared
Crash-involved complaints392312Not compared
Fire-involved complaints2263Not compared
Injuries reported28249Not compared
Deaths reported200Not compared
Configurations compared544

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?

Brakes: 64 of 216 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA rates it 18–20 MPG combined across 5 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?

EPA estimates $3,100–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd63.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars17 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)20 mpg (high)$3,100 (low)444 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd63.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars17 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)20 mpg (high)$3,100 (low)444 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd63.8LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars17 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)20 mpg (high)$3,100 (low)444 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd85.7LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars15 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)$4,300 (high)494 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5Manual 6-spd85.7LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars15 mpg (low)24 mpg18 mpg (low)$4,300 (high)494 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine181410
Transmission & Drivetrain231130
Fuel System200700
Electrical221500
Brakes6412040
Steering132130
Suspension, Wheels & Tires123031
Airbags & Restraints38273200
Driver Assistance & Speed Control90020
Body, Seats & Latches162211
Visibility & Lighting221010
Other90100

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Campaign 09E025000 · May 11, 2009

    Defect
    DOPE, 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.
    Consequence
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 09E012000 · Apr 7, 2009

    Defect
    SABERSPORT 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.
    Consequence
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

  • EQUIPMENT

    Campaign 07E088000 · Oct 24, 2007

    Defect
    CERTAIN 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.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E065000 · Jul 17, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN 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.
    Consequence
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E026000 · Mar 23, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN 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.
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    Campaign 95V046000 · Mar 22, 1995

    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.