Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Camaro.
The 1984 Chevrolet Camaro requires 3 quarts of engine oil within a viscosity range of 20W-20 through 20W-50, maintenance specifications that align with the model's conventional powertrain offerings of its era. With 7 documented recalls and 40 total owner complaints recorded across the model's complaint history from 1990 to 2023, this generation has accumulated a notably low grievance count relative to other years within that span, during which complaint volumes peaked at 295 in 2010 and reached their lowest point at 13 in 2022, suggesting that while isolated defects prompted manufacturer action, the 1984 model year did not develop the systemic issues that drove higher complaint rates in subsequent iterations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 187.8 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2875 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 54/46 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Berlinetta Coupe 5.0L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 150 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | Z28 Coupe 5.0L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.00 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | Z28 Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.41 sec | 15.55 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | Coupe 5.0L V8 | 9.50 sec | 17.50 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1985 | Berlinetta Coupe 2.8L V6 | 10.00 sec | 17.00 sec | 135 hp | RWD |
| 1982 | Z28 Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.60 sec | 16.40 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
| 1982 | Z28 Coupe 5.0L V8 | 9.70 sec | 17.50 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
| 1987 | IROC-Z 350 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.10 sec | 14.50 sec | 225 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3 qt of 20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3 qt |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record provided begins in 1990, six years after the 1984 target year, so direct year-over-year comparison within this dataset is not possible. For 1984 specifically, the data shows 28 seat belt complaints, four structure complaints, and one each for fuel system and equipment, with two crash complaints and no fire complaints reported. By contrast, the earliest available year, 1990, recorded 28 total complaints, five recalls, one investigation, and three TSBs — a lower overall complaint volume than 1984's seat belt category alone. Across the documented 1990–2023 span, complaints fluctuate widely (peaking at 295 in 2010), recalls remain relatively steady at 1–7 per year, and TSBs climb steadily from single digits to over 2,000 by 2013, reflecting accumulating service knowledge rather than worsening defects. The 1984 model's pronounced seat belt complaint count stands out against the quieter early-1990s baseline, though the data doesn't specify root causes. Given the elevated seat belt reports and the absence of federal recall or investigation records for 1984 in this dataset, buyers should verify seat belt system integrity and confirm all recall campaigns were completed, but the year does not appear disproportionately problematic relative to later generations.
All 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…
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3 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F 30, ABOVE 20 degrees F: 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50, ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.