Vehicle was involved in an accident at approximately 40-45 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle . Dealer notifed, and vehicle is being inspected and repaired that this time.
1998 Chevrolet Camaro brakes complaints
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Brake rotors warped at less than 10,000 miles. Seems to be a common problem on these cars.
Lights: life span of tail lights is much shorter than expected. Emergency brake lever: when applying emergency brake, a loud "pop" is heard and the sound of a spring (normally, theres a clicking sound and the lever is raised). Lever moves to a much higher position than normal. If the emergency brake is released, then re-engaged, it works properly. Failures are not predictable.
While driving 60 MPH and changing lanes brakes were applied suddenly while turning the wheel to avoid a collision, the ABS locked up, causing the vehicle to spin, resulting in a rollover.
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Muffler heat shield loose causing noise. Yh
Both front brake rotors warped. Yh
Vehicle horn does not work consistantly.
Rack & pinion steering replaced, failure caused noise. Mgm
Brakes squeal when applied. Yh
Axle seal failure caused lots of smoke and could have resulted in fire.
Front brake rotors are warping prematurely, need resurfacing for the second time. Dealer contacted and states normal wear and tear on the brakes. Provide further information.
I started experiencing a pulsating sensation from the brakes after about 5 thousand miles. This sensation usually occurs during moderate braking at freeway speeds. The pulsing continued to increase over time. It got to the point where the steering wheel would vibrate in my hands as I applied the brakes while approaching a stop sign at 35 MPH. I contacted my dealer about bringing my car in to have them service the brakes. They told me the rotors were warped and that this would not be covered under warranty. I decided to pull the rotors myself and have them resurfaced. Once this procedure was performed the brakes operated perfectly. It is now 3 thousand miles later and I have the same problem again. This is the fifth camaro z28 I have owned and I have not had any problems with the brakes on my other vehicles( 2 1992, 1 1995, 1 1996). I do not drive this vehicle any differently than my previous vehicles. I realize the brakes were redesigned for this vehicle in 1998 and feel that their is a defect in either the disc rotor type, manufacture, or material. The disc rotors and other related brake components that are a direct cause of this problem should be replaced by chevrolet at no cost to the consumer.
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Front rotors warped. Steering wheel shakes violently when slowing down from highway speeds. Dealership will only turn rotors, rotors warp again after 6k miles.
I have talked to a number of camaro owners who all are having the same problem the the disc brake rotors.
Both front brake rotors warped and caused a vibration when brakes were applied, especially at freeway speeds. Both front rotors were replaced under warranty, but the new rotors have just begun to demonstrate signs of warpage again (11000 miles).
Vehicle shook at highway speeds due to the front disk brakes failing.
When the brakes were applied they pulled and squeaked the dealer had to replace them twice.
When ABS brakes are applied front end shimmies. Problem occurs in rainy conditions. Rotors have been replaced, but problem remains.
Front brakes rotors warped after only 6000 miles causing steering wheel vibrations at speeds 50-70mph. Braking might be compromised.
Rear brakes makes noise.
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