1998 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 8th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (84 complaints, 49%), typically at around 35,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 5 fires, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 173owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 84 | 49% | 35,500 | “rotors warped” (26%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 10% | 154,263 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 9% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 6% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 28,048 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Potential engine failure -- pcv valve failed causing engine oil to foam due to entrapped gases. Only warning was "service engine soon" light. *tr
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…
Catalytic converter failure -- normal driving conditions. Replace catalytic converter. *jb
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…
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 84 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.