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1995 Chevrolet Camaro: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently filed March 1995. Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 95V046000 Filed Mar 22, 1995

STEERING:GEAR BOX

Steering · gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported362 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (216)

216 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

39involved a crash
22involved a fire
28injuries reported
2deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 216.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1995 compares with other Camaro years

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This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
17
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,350
CO₂ tailpipe
444 g/mi
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1995 Chevrolet Camaro configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20$3,350444
3.4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20$3,350444
3.8 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20$3,350444
5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$4,550494
5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$4,550494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1995 Chevrolet Camaro FAQ

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 95V046000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Owners filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (61), Air bags (32), Power train (23) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1995 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA rates the 3.4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 17 city, 26 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1995 Camaro compare with other years?

Among the 1991–2000 Chevrolet Camaro model years at least five years old, the 1993 drew the fewest complaints (32) and the 1995 the most (216). The 1995 drew 216. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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