1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

224

Owner Complaints

18 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO

The 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO has received a total of 224 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (37 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (24 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (23 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO, potentially affecting up to 124,347 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,593 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO

224 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 37 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 24
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 23 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 3
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Fires 3 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10593701 | AIR BAGS | | 120,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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
#10593701 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | | 120,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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
#10319063 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | | 183,926 miles
POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE -- PCV VALVE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE OIL TO FOAM DUE TO ENTRAPPED GASES. ONLY WARNING WAS "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT. *TR
#10259953 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 85,000 miles
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.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE -- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO

General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

020844019 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

REVISED AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS. *TT

000857004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS. *TT

990523002A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE GROAN / CHIRP NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN Y2111896. *TT

990867002A — STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A TICKING NOISE FROM THE ROOF NEAR THE LOCK PILLAR. *TT

990138001 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COMPRESSOR FAILURE DURING AGRESSIVE ENGINE ACCELERATIONS. *TT

98047A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES. *YC

98022 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L (LS1) ENGINES MAY HAVE AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND THE CYLINGER HEAD. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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