1981 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Rear Seat-Belt Retractors May Not Lock for Smaller Occupants (Recall 81V060). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EQUIPMENT
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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN THE REAR SEATING POSITIONS CONTAIN FIRST LOCK POSITIONS WHICH WILL NOT LOCK WHEN USED BY SMALLER PASSENGERS. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Rear Seat-Belt Retractors May Not Lock for Smaller Occupants (Recall 81V060). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Rear Seat-Belt Retractors May Not Lock for Smaller Occupants (Recall 81V060). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Certain 1981 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles can have rear-seat retractors whose first locking position fails for smaller occupants, reducing restraint in a crash. Severity: high.
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