Complaints
88
Crashes
16
Fires
3
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:61,995 mi
#25 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:110,000 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#33 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 61,995 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 110,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 3 | 1 | — | 19,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 117,345 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 31,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 2 | 2 | — | 94,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 59,585 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 59,585 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 | — | — | — |
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