1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO Recalls (6)

Campaign:
96V219000 on 11/06/1996
Component:
Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:
05/31/1996 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
1,573
Defect:
These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the fmvss requirement. this does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began in october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E065000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
3,593
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07E088000 on 10/29/2007
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
121,680
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO TSBs (46)

Bulletin:
735014
Component:
051000 parking brake:conventional
Summary:
Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button). *tw
Bulletin:
738133
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Inoperative power door locks/power windows (install new switches). *tw
Bulletin:
97120177717A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Experiencing a slip and/or dtc p1870 at 70-90 km/h (45-55 mph) when the tcc applies. *yc
Bulletin:
971101631041
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
Bulletin:
971101777170
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject pertaining to a tcc slips and/or dtc p1870.
Bulletin:
9709016116A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc
Bulletin:
970801738134
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Anti-theft alarm may sound after vehicle gets wet. *yc
Bulletin:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
Bulletin:
97055
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the front fascia lower extension vertical ribs fracture when contact is made with a parking block or when entering and exiting a steep driveway. *yc
Bulletin:
98876518
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject regarding on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements (re-flash calibration). *yc
Bulletin:
876527
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc
Bulletin:
99057
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
99057
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
99083
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On some vehicles the air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. *tt
Bulletin:
831512
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
On some convertible models, the convertible top mechanism binds or stops when halfway open or closed. *tt
Bulletin:
99083
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Voluntary emission campaign involving the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system which may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. *tt
Bulletin:
00140
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
A condition may exist where the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. *tt
Bulletin:
00096
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Some customers may experience a failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve due to corrosion of the internal diaphragm plate, leading to driveability complaints of a check engine light for egr valve (dtc p0400); or engine stall at
Bulletin:
99083
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission campaign for the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system which may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp to illuminate. *tt
Bulletin:
00096
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Concerns w ith exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *jb
Bulletin:
00096
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Vehicles may experience exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *jb
Bulletin:
000730022B
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
99083
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On certain vehicles, the air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. *tt
Bulletin:
010730021
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt
Bulletin:
010730023
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et
Bulletin:
010730023A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
Bulletin:
020844003
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a buzz or rattle sound from the door panel or rear quarter panel trim speaker locations. *tt
Bulletin:
010730023B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
052802
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Service manual advises incorrect usage of convertible top fluid. *tt
Bulletin:
030730056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
Bulletin:
01119A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt
Bulletin:
3020
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
6sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt
Bulletin:
3060
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4l60e or 4l65e tr
Bulletin:
3144
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Slight pull left or right, tire wander. *tc updated 6/4/10. *pe
Bulletin:
3188
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise. *eh
Bulletin:
040601021
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
Bulletin:
3561
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Rear suspension clunk noise. *tt
Bulletin:
050604058
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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