1998 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Filed May 23, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 120,000 miles · FL · 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

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Engine · 183,926 miles · AL

Potential engine failure -- pcv valve failed causing engine oil to foam due to entrapped gases. Only warning was "service engine soon" light.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 14, 2006 · Engine · 124,600 miles · VA

Catalytic converter failure -- normal driving conditions. Replace catalytic converter.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Tires · FL

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.

Filed Dec 4, 2004 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · TN

1998 camaro. Rear brake lines rusted,leaking and rear brakes dont work.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Visibility · ME

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2004 · Visibility · CA

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.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Electrical · 129,530 miles · MI

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.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Visibility · CA

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.