1998 Chevrolet Camaro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Owner complaints
173 complaints15 involved a crash5 involved a fire15 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Steering › Electric power assist system
TL* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering assist failed causing the steering wheel to seize. The contact was not able to maneuver the steering wheel due to the failure and another vehicle crashed into the rear of the…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering assist failed causing the steering wheel to seize. The contact was not able to maneuver the steering wheel due to the failure and another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. the contact sustained a fractured sternum and required medical attention. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. updated 8/11/14*cn
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Potential engine failure -- pcv valve failed causing engine oil to foam due to entrapped gases. only warning was "service engine soon" light. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet camaro Z28. the contact stated that she had to replace the fuel pump five times within four months. the dealer could not determine why the fuel pump continuously failed. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle could potentially experience electrical failure…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet camaro Z28. the contact stated that she had to replace the fuel pump five times within four months. the dealer could not determine why the fuel pump continuously failed. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle could potentially experience electrical failure, but the dealer verified that this did not occur. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were less than 85,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Catalytic converter failure -- normal driving conditions. replace catalytic converter. *Jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
On june 14, 2005, my daughter had her third serious problem with the cooper cobra radial GT tires on her car. They are 235/55/16. We purchased the car with the tires. The first incident was december, 2004 where the steel belt seperated on the right front tire. A blister formed on the outside and…
On june 14, 2005, my daughter had her third serious problem with the cooper cobra radial GT tires on her car. They are 235/55/16. We purchased the car with the tires. The first incident was december, 2004 where the steel belt seperated on the right front tire. A blister formed on the outside and there was not a blowout . then on march 11, 2005 she had a blow out on the right rear tire while driving on I-10 outside of tallahassee. Then on june 14, 2005 she was on I-95 heading back to tallahassee and had another blowout on the left rear tire. The tire number IS dot 3D 18c290201 A15L. Three bad tires in a few short months IS a sign of something wrong with these tires. The pressure was checked and good. The first dealing wiith cooper I had to argue with them to prorate the tires. The second dealer in tallahassee was great. I'm hoping for good results tomorrow.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1998 camaro. rear brake lines rusted,leaking and rear brakes dont work. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wiper would come on and go off while driving, in inclement weather. the consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have it inspected.the mechanic informed the consumer that the windshield wiper motors needed to be replaced. this vehicle was not on recall. please fill in additional information. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wipers would come on and go off intermittently without warning. the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer. the mechanic informed the consumer that the windshield wiper motor needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *Jb
- Electrical system
Chevrolet camaro 1998 3.8L v6.attery retension tray failed, causing the battery to become loose inside engine compartment. problem was found during oil change. plastic lip, holding bottom of the battery has broke off, leaving no retension feature on the tray. new tray must be purchased to fix…
Chevrolet camaro 1998 3.8L v6.attery retension tray failed, causing the battery to become loose inside engine compartment. problem was found during oil change. plastic lip, holding bottom of the battery has broke off, leaving no retension feature on the tray. new tray must be purchased to fix the problem. I suspect there IS a possibility of battery short circuit and potential fire hazard if battery terminal contact car body during vehicle operation. *Ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
I own a 1998 chevrolet camero which I purchased new. since I have owned this vehicle the cabling system that manually controls the driver's side mirror has broken 4 times. the previous 3 times it was repaired under warrenty. from what I understand they had to replace the entire mirror each time.…
I own a 1998 chevrolet camero which I purchased new. since I have owned this vehicle the cabling system that manually controls the driver's side mirror has broken 4 times. the previous 3 times it was repaired under warrenty. from what I understand they had to replace the entire mirror each time. the cable has broke again and now IS no longer under warrenty. I don't know how much of a problem this has been in other similar vehicles. when the cable breaks the mirror moves inward out of adjstment and cannot be set by any other means. not having a functional driver's side mirror IS extremely dangerous. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
When pressing on the brakes consumer heard a noise coming from the brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that the rotors wore out prematurely. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Rotors and pads were replaced every 15,000 miles. consumer stated rotors and pads were replaced three times. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
1998 Z28: have experienced fuel pump failure (replaced by dealer circa june 99) also, experiencing an erratic fuel gage...reading fuel for a lengthy period of time, then suddenly drops to less than 2/3. intermittent horn function: complete horn failure; however, if you shut the engine off and…
1998 Z28: have experienced fuel pump failure (replaced by dealer circa june 99) also, experiencing an erratic fuel gage...reading fuel for a lengthy period of time, then suddenly drops to less than 2/3. intermittent horn function: complete horn failure; however, if you shut the engine off and restart horn will work. front rotor warping repeatedly. manufacture denies there IS a problem, says driver IS overheating brakes. I believe the problem IS rotors are poorly designed. also found if you don't drive through water when rotors are hot that this will help. Slow acceleration after cold startup. however, if you shut engine down and restart acceleration will be normal. *jb
- Seat belts › Rear/other
The owner's manual stated that the rear seat belts did not have anchors but could be installed at the owner's request. consumer contacted the dealer to install the anchors. dealer informed the consumer that anchors could not be installed. also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said the same thing. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
1998 camaro Z28 cov. With 12,000 miles em delco battery leaked acid from terminal, damaging paint inside engine compartment and causing rust to frame and other parts. dealer said it was not "uncommon" for these batteries to leak from the terminal. dealer refused to cover damage ($890.00), even…
1998 camaro Z28 cov. With 12,000 miles em delco battery leaked acid from terminal, damaging paint inside engine compartment and causing rust to frame and other parts. dealer said it was not "uncommon" for these batteries to leak from the terminal. dealer refused to cover damage ($890.00), even thou damage appear to have occured during warranty period. please investigate battery leakage problem!! several individual cases citied on internet car hobby sites for camaro and corvettes. please help!! *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Vehicle speed control
While driving 70 mph the brake caliper bolt separated from underneath the vehicle. When the brakes were applied, the driver began to hear a rumbling sound. the vehicle then surged back and forth violently. as a result, the driver sustained severe neck injuries. *ak *scc *jb
- Electrical system
98 chevy camaro: running lights melt and cause bulb to fuse with fixture. This has already happened on this car three times. I think that this problem really needs to be investigated for recall replacement at chevy's cost. They know this part melts. They know it has a history. The part seems to…
98 chevy camaro: running lights melt and cause bulb to fuse with fixture. This has already happened on this car three times. I think that this problem really needs to be investigated for recall replacement at chevy's cost. They know this part melts. They know it has a history. The part seems to have a lifespan of 2 1/2 years. I am expecting the other one to melt soon as they did the last time within a month or so of each other. It seems that chevy would rather be forced to replace a part, then simply protecting it's drivers. This IS my last hope to get the running lights replaced since the part IS defective. other defective parts, moody ignition, driver side mirror, and windshield wipers.*jb
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
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 . *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
I have a 1998 chevy camaro where the lower rack and pinion steering had to be fixed and was looking at a recall for 97-98 recalls and found the same problem with similar cars from chevy, I think they overlooked the camaro's I called chevy and put in a complaint with them bit don't think anything…
I have a 1998 chevy camaro where the lower rack and pinion steering had to be fixed and was looking at a recall for 97-98 recalls and found the same problem with similar cars from chevy, I think they overlooked the camaro's I called chevy and put in a complaint with them bit don't think anything will come from it, I think it's more than concidence that my car has the exact same problem as the other similar chevrolets what can be done?*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front brake rotors warped on 1998 chevrolet camaro Z28; I know of several people personally that have 1998 and up camaros/firebirds that had this issue. I have also heard many similar complaints from people in car clubs and internet message boards. people refer to the stock rotors as junk because…
Front brake rotors warped on 1998 chevrolet camaro Z28; I know of several people personally that have 1998 and up camaros/firebirds that had this issue. I have also heard many similar complaints from people in car clubs and internet message boards. people refer to the stock rotors as junk because they warp so often which leads me to the conclusion that the car manufacture did not put adequately designed rotors on the vehicles. people with this issue say to buy non-oem rotors because they will warp again and simply having the rotors turned does not help as they warp again. I have actually had my rotors turned and new brakes (installed by dealership with oem parts) put on the car and I have the warping issue. mechanics that I know also agree that the brakes/rotors are not adequately designed for these vehicles. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Driving on highway at night in a pouring rain, windshield wipers stopped working. since then sometimes they work and sometimes they don't, all on the same trip. car has been to dealer twice and they cannot duplicate the problem.
- Tires
Goodyear gs-a p245/50-zr16 (w-12,000 mi) blew-out for no reason. ph
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
No summary. dt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Chevrolet refused to repair transmission failure. lost second and fourth gear as well as reverse. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving at high speeds consumer was trying to slowdown brakes locked up, and vehicle spun around. Contacted dealer. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10114876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10113188This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10017070Rear suspension clunk noise.
- 10014982Decreased propeller shaft service life.
- 10012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
- 10011219Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment.
- 10010619Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise.
- 10010364Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine.
- 10010180Slight pull left or right, tire wander. Updated 6/4/10.
- 10009370The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4L60e or 4l65e transmissions.
- 100087666SP manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth.
- 10008758Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate.
- 10007576Roll-out for the gen III small block engines with iridium spark plugs. Also includes 2003/2004 M/L vans.
- 100072374L60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change.
- 100055664L60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification.
- 10004733Information on new spark plugs and gapping. Various models including pontiac GTO 2004.
- 10000924Revised diagnostic trouble code p0230.
- 10000768Revised audio system diagnostics.
- 10000064Needle bearings found in oil pan.
- 6089988Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint y2102472 may exhibit a squealing type noise that IS coming from the front brakes during a light to moderate brake apply.
- 6089982Subject regarding rear brake groan / chirp noise during brake apply on vehicles built prior to vin y2111896.
- 6089940Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement.
- 6089196Customers may comment on a ticking noise from the roof near the lock pillar.
- 6088977Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine.
- 636700Service manual advises incorrect usage of convertible top fluid.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 634815Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator IS illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set.
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