1996 Chevrolet Camaro power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Mar 23, 2001
“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…”
filed Nov 9, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 10 | 32% |
| 2019 Camaro | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 Camaro | 16 | 21% |
| 2017 Camaro | 52 | 28% |
| 2016 Camaro | 46 | 33% |
| 2015 Camaro | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 Camaro | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 Camaro | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 Camaro | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 Camaro | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 Camaro | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 Camaro | 7 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.