Complaints
224
Crashes
18
Fires
5
Injuries
19
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Avg mileage:21,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#224 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
#323 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 37 | 1 | — | 21,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 24 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 23 | 4 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 43,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 129,530 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — |
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