1995 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 2nd out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (60 complaints, 28%), typically at around 109,279 miles. Complaints mention 39 crashes, 22 fires, 28 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 216owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 39complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 60 | 28% | 109,279 | “abs brakes” (12%) | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 15% | 109,279 | — | — |
| Power Train | 23 | 11% | 104,042 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 10% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 9% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 8% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 6% | 83,021 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 94,516 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Problem: The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
Risk: This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tube retaining clip failure (EA97024) — opened Nov 13, 1997, closed Sep 29, 1998.
- Fuel tub retaining clip failure (PE97036) — opened Jul 24, 1997, closed Nov 13, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 and…
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 while traveling 30 mph, flames erupted from the engine compartment. The vehicle pulled over and no injuries were sustained. The engine and front of the vehicle were completely engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 60 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.