Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro owners have reported 10 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Camaro based on all problems reported for the Camaro.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 05/26/2019

Radio shuts off randomly during driving city streets and at highway speeds. Blowers will sometimes shut off when the radio turns off. Dash lights also flicker 5-10 times when radio shuts off and after turning the car off. When pulling the key from the ignition, speakers pop loudly. Extremely distracting and dangerous. No issue with battery or alternator. Gm says they don't know about the issue, however there are multiple videos on youtube and forums online of this issue. Apparently there's a possible solution by cutting the 18th wire, furthest white wire to the left behind the stereo face plate. This problem needs to be recalled.

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2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 11/17/2004

While driving at various speeds alternator overheated, causing a small fire in the wiring behind the alternator consumer extinguished the fire, and had the vehicle towed. Consumer did not report fire to police or fire department. Also, dealer was not notified.

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3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 09/26/2004

The vehicle jerked backwards when accelerating from a complete stop. Also, the vehicle jerked when automatically shifting gears. The engine check light illuminated. The dealer did a diagnostic test, and could not determine the cause of the problem. A transmission kit was added but the problem still occurred. The transmission was rebuilt. The consumer was informed to drive in overdrive when traveling long distance but this did not work. The brakes were noisy, the rear coil spring were rubbing when stopping, the water pump and intake gaskets leaked, the alternator was replaced due to the engine not starting on one occasion, and there was a 3-4 second valve binding.

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4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 08/08/2003

Alternator died, had to replace on 8/8/03. Heard sound in the rear, changed shock absorbers, noise is still there, going to change springs next 8/20/03 .

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5 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 01/13/2000

While sitting at a stop sign vehicle just died. Driver had to climb out of the top because the doors were locked and wouldn't open. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Dealership stated that the problem was due the an electrical short in the alternator, which caused the locks to freeze up.

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6 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 12/20/1999

With the electrical system of this car the headlights will dim a considerable amount, the battery gauge drops from normal into the red (left side), the windows will run slow, the heat/air will also run slow. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer four (4) times, once to have the alternator replaced, the other three (3) times for testing. The problem still occurs, and they can not find a problem. This was also reported and documented to Chevrolet, but according to Chevrolet, the problem is normal.

7 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 12/12/1998

Gauges went wild. Alternator was going out/replaced alternator. Also, 2 fluid leaks from rear shocks occurred 21-Jan-99. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problems still exists. Warranty only 2 months. Provide further information.

8 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 11/16/1998

Alternator failed.

9 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

The alternator has gone bad. Dealer has been notified and will replace the alternator.

10 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro

Car will not start in the cold there is a clicking sound and lights flicker for a while before the engine turns over. Multiple service engine soon lights seems to be consistently happpenings with multiple problems of all kinds.


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