Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1986 vs 1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 479 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 15.6% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 1986 share | 1987 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 68.8% | 44.4% | ▼ 24.3 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 6.3% | 18.5% | ▲ 12.3 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 6.3% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.9 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3.1% | 7.4% | ▲ 4.3 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6.3% | 3.7% | ▼ 2.6 pts smaller share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 3.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 3.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 81.3% | 70.4% | ▼ 10.9 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, PARKING BRAKE, and SEAT BELTS
Campaign components: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 1 → 2
- ◆ Injuries
- 0 → 3