1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO Problems & Recalls
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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 ...
Mileage: 120,000
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 ...
Mileage: 120,000
POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE -- PCV VALVE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE OIL TO FOAM DUE TO ENTRAPPED GASES. ONLY WARNING WAS "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 183,926
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, ...
Mileage: 85,000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE -- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *JB
Mileage: 124,600
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 TH...
1998 CAMARO. REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED,LEAKING AND REAR BRAKES DONT WORK. *AK
Mileage: 83,000
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 ADDITIONA...
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. *JB
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 TH...
Mileage: 129,530
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. ...
WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 15,000 MILES. CONSUMER STATED ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
Mileage: 15,000
ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 15,000 MILES. CONSUMER STATED ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
Mileage: 15,000
1998 Z28: HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL PUMP FAILURE (REPLACED BY DEALER CIRCA JUNE 99) ALSO, EXPERIENCING AN ERRATIC FUEL GAGE...READING FUEL FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME, THEN SUDDENLY DROPS TO LESS THAN 2/3. INTERMITTENT HORN FUNCTION: COMPLETE HORN FAILURE; HOWEVER, IF YOU SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTA...
1998 Z28: HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL PUMP FAILURE (REPLACED BY DEALER CIRCA JUNE 99) ALSO, EXPERIENCING AN ERRATIC FUEL GAGE...READING FUEL FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME, THEN SUDDENLY DROPS TO LESS THAN 2/3. INTERMITTENT HORN FUNCTION: COMPLETE HORN FAILURE; HOWEVER, IF YOU SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTA...
1998 Z28: HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL PUMP FAILURE (REPLACED BY DEALER CIRCA JUNE 99) ALSO, EXPERIENCING AN ERRATIC FUEL GAGE...READING FUEL FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME, THEN SUDDENLY DROPS TO LESS THAN 2/3. INTERMITTENT HORN FUNCTION: COMPLETE HORN FAILURE; HOWEVER, IF YOU SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTA...
THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT HAVE ANCHORS BUT COULD BE INSTALLED AT THE OWNER'S REQUEST. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO INSTALL THE ANCHORS. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ANCHORS COULD NOT BE INSTALLED. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THE...
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLT SEPARATED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE DRIVER BEGAN TO HEAR A RUMBLING SOUND. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE NECK INJURIES. *AK *SCC *JB
Mileage: 43,000
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLT SEPARATED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE DRIVER BEGAN TO HEAR A RUMBLING SOUND. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE NECK INJURIES. *AK *SCC *JB
Mileage: 43,000
1998 CAMARO Z28 COV. WITH 12,000 MILES EM DELCO BATTERY LEAKED ACID FROM TERMINAL, DAMAGING PAINT INSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAUSING RUST TO FRAME AND OTHER PARTS. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT "UNCOMMON" FOR THESE BATTERIES TO LEAK FROM THE TERMINAL. DEALER REFUSED TO COVER DAMAGE ($890.00), EVEN TH...
Mileage: 10,000
98 CHEVY CAMARO: RUNNING LIGHTS MELT AND CAUSE BULB TO FUSE WITH FIXTURE. THIS HAS ALREADY HAPPENED ON THIS CAR THREE TIMES. I THINK THAT THIS PROBLEM REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR RECALL REPLACEMENT AT CHEVY'S COST. THEY KNOW THIS PART MELTS. THEY KNOW IT HAS A HISTORY. THE PART SEEMS TO HAVE...
ALTERNATOR DIED, HAD TO REPLACE ON 8/8/03. HEARD SOUND IN THE REAR, CHANGED SHOCK ABSORBERS, NOISE IS STILL THERE, GOING TO CHANGE SPRINGS NEXT 8/20/03 . *AK
Mileage: 43,000
ALTERNATOR DIED, HAD TO REPLACE ON 8/8/03. HEARD SOUND IN THE REAR, CHANGED SHOCK ABSORBERS, NOISE IS STILL THERE, GOING TO CHANGE SPRINGS NEXT 8/20/03 . *AK
Mileage: 43,000
ALTERNATOR DIED, HAD TO REPLACE ON 8/8/03. HEARD SOUND IN THE REAR, CHANGED SHOCK ABSORBERS, NOISE IS STILL THERE, GOING TO CHANGE SPRINGS NEXT 8/20/03 . *AK
Mileage: 43,000
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY CAMARO WHERE THE LOWER RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD TO BE FIXED AND WAS LOOKING AT A RECALL FOR 97-98 RECALLS AND FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SIMILAR CARS FROM CHEVY, I THINK THEY OVERLOOKED THE CAMARO'S I CALLED CHEVY AND PUT IN A COMPLAINT WITH THEM BIT DON'T THINK ANYTHING ...
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED ON 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28; I KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE PERSONALLY THAT HAVE 1998 AND UP CAMAROS/FIREBIRDS THAT HAD THIS ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO HEARD MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE IN CAR CLUBS AND INTERNET MESSAGE BOARDS. PEOPLE REFER TO THE STOCK ROTORS AS JUNK BECAUSE ...
Mileage: 28,000
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT IN A POURING RAIN, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SINCE THEN SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T, ALL ON THE SAME TRIP. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Mileage: 28,048
GOODYEAR GS-A P245/50-ZR16 (W-12,000 MI) BLEW-OUT FOR NO REASON. PH
Mileage: 12,000
NO SUMMARY. DT
CHEVROLET REFUSED TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. LOST SECOND AND FOURTH GEAR AS WELL AS REVERSE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO SLOWDOWN BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE SPUN AROUND. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
CAR HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER UPON TAKE OFF. WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY HAD TO PULL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE WIRING HARNESS
CAR HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER UPON TAKE OFF. WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY HAD TO PULL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE WIRING HARNESS
UPON TAKE OFF, TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING NOISE AND DID NOT WANT TO GO INTO SECOND GEAR. TRIED BACKING UP AND REVERSE WAS GONE. CAR WILL SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR WITH HELP. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED PROPERLY AND TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT REQUIRED TIME. PRESENTLY AWAITING WORD FROM CHEVY TO SE...
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, AND WHEN CHECKING VEHICLE THEY NOTICED THAT TENSIONER BELT PULLEY SYSTEM HAD SOME SCREWS THAT WERE CRACKING AND COMING LOOSE. CONTACTED DEALER, *AK
AFTER HITTING RESUME ON THE CRUISE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATOR JUST KEPT ON SPEEDING UP WAY PAST WHERE IT WAS SET, TRIED TO BRAKE AND USE THE OFF SWITCH, TO NO AVAIL, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND THEN WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THEN RECONNECT.
NYLON LINE WAS PINCHED WHEN CAR WAS ASSEMBLED RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK WHICH PROGRESSED OVER MONTHS UNTIL FUEL WAS DRIPPING ONTO PAVEMENT. LEAK WAS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE FIRE AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF POLLUTION. MANUFACTURER HAD NO TSB NOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS FAILURE WHICH WAS...
STEERING IS MAKING A NOISE, AND WAS TOLD IT IS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE RACK OPINION. ALSO, TOLD IT IS NOT REPAIRABLE. CONSUMER MIGHT BE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG COMPUTER DEPLOYED, BUT AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO. HAD TO REPLACE COMPUTER MODULE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT GM DENIED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE. *YH
STEERING COMPONENTS IN STEERING WHEEL CAME APART, CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED DEFECT COULD BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED AS A LOSS OF HIGH BEAM SWITCH FUNCTION ON THE STEERING COLUMN.*SLC
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE, AVOIDED HITTING A DEER. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AFTER I WAS HIT DASH CAUGHT FIRE, AND THE FAN WAS STILL RUNNING WHEN THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT IN THE CAR.*AK
TRANSMISSION & TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 54,000 MILES. EASY, HIGHWAY MILEAGE ONLY ON VEHICLE. I HAVE ALL RECEIPTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLE SINCE DAY PURCHASED. VEHICLE MAINTAINED IN STRICT ADHERENCE TO OWNER'S MANUAL LONG TRIP/HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. *AK
SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER EXITING THE I10 FREEWAY WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN TO A RESIDENTIAL AREA THE TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 4B18FJDR TIRESIZE: 235/55R/16)
CLUCH STUCK WHILE DEPRESSED AND ENGINE WAS ENGAGED. GEAR SHIFT WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. CAR WAS MOVING BY ITSELF AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. COULD NOT FORCE IT OUT OF GEAR OR GET CLUTCH TO RELEASE. HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET CAR TO STOP AND ENGINE TO KILL. AFTER CAR DIED ...
FACTORY BATTERY HAD A CRACK, POST CORRODED OFF, AND WAS LEAKING ACID, DEALER SAID POSSIBLY DUE TO OVERTIGHTENING WHEN INSTALLED. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
ROTORS WERE TURNED AROUND IN APRIL 1999, AND WERE WARPED AT THIS TIME. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR ROTOR PROBLEMS. *AK
TWICE UNDER WARRANTY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO COME ON AND THE DEALER (DIFFERENT FROM WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR) REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR. THE REPAIR LASTED APPROX. 1 YEAR BEFORE THE NEXT FAILURE. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY IS OVER ALL OF A SUDDEN IT'S THE SWITCH AND WILL COST ME $275.00. THE SAME SYMPTO...
WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKES, NO HARD SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. STATED NORMAL WEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON CONSTANTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG, AND FOR CONSUMER NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THIS. UNABLE TO REMEDY SITUATION. *AK
FRONT BRAKES ON BOTH SIDES MAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE REALLY BAD USUALLY DURING WET WEATHER,BUT IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME, THE PROBLEM EXISTED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, HOWEVER HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *JB
FREEWAY SPEED BRAKING COMPROMISED DUE TO EXTREME VIBRATION CAUSED BY WARPED FRONT ROTORS. DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM BY MACHINING - ALWAYS REAPPEARS AFTER 5000 MILES. NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX AS IT IS A 'WEAR ITEM'. THIS IS A DESIGN OR MATERIAL QUALITY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE NEW. BR...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH RATTLE NOISE FROM 350 V8 5.7L ENGINE; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED VALVE LIFTER, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THAT ENGINE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH RATTLE NOISE FROM 350 V8 5.7L ENGINE; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED VALVE LIFTER, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THAT ENGINE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
DRIVESHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, CONSUMER STATES THAT IT SEEMS TO FAIL EVERY 10,000 MILES AND DOES NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. *SLC
ENGINE BURNS A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1500 MILES. DEALER SAYS THIS IS WITHIN TOLERANCES. BURNED NO OIL FOR THE FIRST 15000 MILES, THEN A QUART AFTER 3000, THEN A QUART AFTER 2000, NOW A QUART EVERY 1500H. *AK
FRONT ROTORS WARP SO BAD STEERING WHEEL SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL, GM SAYS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, 1/2 FRONT BREAKPADS STILL LEFT. *AK
VEHICLE REVVED UP TO 3800 RPM'S AFTER COLD START. ONCE, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT FENCE, CAUSING $ 2500 IN DAMAGE, DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHENEVER BRAKING OR ACCELERATING DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD MOVE BACK & FORTH ON THE TRACKS. SEAT WAS VERY UNSTABLE. COULD ADJUST SEAT & LOCK IT. STAYED IN PLACE UNTIL THE BRAKING OR ACCELERATING. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. HAD NUTS & BOLTS TIGHTEN & ADJUSTED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS ON THE...
ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIES. WHEN APPLING BRAKES FRONT SHAKES VERY HARD. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM ONCE, BUT IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. *AK
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPPED SIX (6) TIMES ON THIS CAR CAUSING STEERING WHEEL SHAKING AND POSSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL ROTORS, THERE HAS BEEN FOUR (4) NEW SETS OF ROTORS ON THIS CAR AND THOSE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED THREE ( 3) TIMES. I HAVE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT CHEVR...
ROTORS FOR DISC BRAKES ARE WARPED OR GET WARPED WHEN CAR IS NEW W/LT1000 MILES
ROTORS TURNED AT 9100 MILES. WARPED AGAIN AT 27,000. DEALER FAILED TO MAKE GOOD. *AK
WHEN CAR IS BEING DRIVEN IN WET CONDITIONS AND THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY, TO THE POINT OF LOOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND THIS IS NORMAL.*AK
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACED ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. CHEVY CONSIDERS IT ACCEPTABLE FOR ROTORS TO WARP AT 30,000 MILES. *AK *ML
FUEL LINE RUBS ON DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL PACK CAUSING LEAK ON EXHAUST OF ALL 98 LS1 MODELS. *AK
THERE IS A FUEL LINE WHICH RUNS OVER THE #1 COIL PACK ON MY 1998 CAMARO Z28. THERE ARE TWO SCREWS WHICH HOLD DOWN THE #1 COIL PACK. ONE OF THE SCREWS HAS A POINTED CONE SHAPED TOP. A FUEL LINE AND AIR LINE RUN DIRECTLY OVER THIS SCREW. THERE WAS A POST ON LS1.COM NOTIFYING OWNERS OF 1998 Z28 CAMAROS...
THERE IS A FUEL LINE WHICH RUNS OVER THE #1 COIL PACK IN MY 1998 CAMARO Z28. THERE ARE TWO SCREWS WHICH HOLD DOWN THE #1 COIL PACK. ONE OF THE SCREWS HAS A CONE SHAPED TOP, AND THE FUEL LINE RUNS DIRECTLY OVER THIS SCREW. AFTER CHANGING MY SPARK PLUGS AND INSPECTING THE FUEL LINE, THE SCREW ON THE #...
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND VEHICLE HESITATED/STALLED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *AK *ML
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND VEHICLE HESITATED/STALLED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *AK *ML
VEHICLE HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NEEDS ANOTHER BRAKE JOB FOR THE 3RD TIME. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER , APPEARS TO GO COMPLETELY OFF AT NO SET TIME HAS BEEN IN REPAIR 10 TIMES FOR THIS
VEHICLE HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NEEDS ANOTHER BRAKE JOB FOR THE 3RD TIME. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER , APPEARS TO GO COMPLETELY OFF AT NO SET TIME HAS BEEN IN REPAIR 10 TIMES FOR THIS
I HAVE HAD AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE RADIATOR HOSE BLEW OFF THE THE WATER PUMP CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND SEIZE. I WAS ALREADY IN THE PROCESS OF DOCUMENTING AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. THE EXTENDED FACTORY WARRANTY COMPANY (GMPP) HAS CHANGED...
I HAVE HAD AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE RADIATOR HOSE BLEW OFF THE THE WATER PUMP CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND SEIZE. I WAS ALREADY IN THE PROCESS OF DOCUMENTING AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. THE EXTENDED FACTORY WARRANTY COMPANY (GMPP) HAS CHANGED...
NOTICED PULSATION AND SQUEAKING BRAKES. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AND DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. NOT UNDER WARANTEE SINCE 20,000 MILES, BUT ALSO REPLACED ALL PADS DUE TO SERVICE BULLETIN ON PADS. ROTORS APPEAR DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND BAND AID REPAIR OF SOFTER PADS TO MASK PROBLEM. COULD ...
NOTICED PULSATION AND SQUEAKING BRAKES. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AND DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. NOT UNDER WARANTEE SINCE 20,000 MILES, BUT ALSO REPLACED ALL PADS DUE TO SERVICE BULLETIN ON PADS. ROTORS APPEAR DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND BAND AID REPAIR OF SOFTER PADS TO MASK PROBLEM. COULD ...
TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE BRAKES CHECKED. MECHANIC NOTICED ROTORS WERE WARPED & TURNED THEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE FOURTH TIME ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO BEING TOO THIN. NOW ROTORS ARE WARPED AGAIN. *AK
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD, ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AS A RESULT OF FACTORY FLAW, SEPARATED 3 TIMES BEFORE 20,000 MILES, BUT PA CHEVROLET REFUSED TO REPLACE AND ONLY TURNED ROTORS ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, CAUSING A BRAKE FAILURE LEADING TO ACCIDENT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23555R16 )
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AS A RESULT OF FACTORY FLAW, SEPARATED 3 TIMES BEFORE 20,000 MILES, BUT PA CHEVROLET REFUSED TO REPLACE AND ONLY TURNED ROTORS ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, CAUSING A BRAKE FAILURE LEADING TO ACCIDENT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23555R16 )
WHILE GOING FROM REVERSE TO FIRST GEAR BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, DEPLOYMENT RESULTED IN INJURY TO CONSUME. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK.ET.
WINSHIELD WIPERS OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO OPERATE, DEALER REPLACED MODULE. RECALL ISSUED ON THE SAME PART FOR THE 1996 CHEV S10. *AK *ML
WHILE DRIVING AND ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN UNCONTROLLABLY. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. *AK
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. TWO SETS OF ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. TWO SETS OF ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
I FIRST NOTICED THAT I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES WHEN I WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES TO EITHER SLOW DOWN OR TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE A SLIGHT SHIMMY TO IT. I TOOK IT AND HAD A MECHANIC THAT I KNOW AND TRUST TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND HE HAD TO "MACHINE" THE RIGHT FRONT ROTOR. I DIDN'...
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED. VEHICLE WOULD BE MOVING. ALSO, FUSE WAS REPLACED TWICE/ AIR CAME THROUGH THE HATCHBACK & DOORS/ MUFFLER KEPT MAKING CLUNKING NOISE/BUMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND TIRES WOULD LOSE TRACTION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED. VEHICLE WOULD BE MOVING. ALSO, FUSE WAS REPLACED TWICE/ AIR CAME THROUGH THE HATCHBACK & DOORS/ MUFFLER KEPT MAKING CLUNKING NOISE/BUMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND TIRES WOULD LOSE TRACTION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED. VEHICLE WOULD BE MOVING. ALSO, FUSE WAS REPLACED TWICE/ AIR CAME THROUGH THE HATCHBACK & DOORS/ MUFFLER KEPT MAKING CLUNKING NOISE/BUMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND TIRES WOULD LOSE TRACTION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED. VEHICLE WOULD BE MOVING. ALSO, FUSE WAS REPLACED TWICE/ AIR CAME THROUGH THE HATCHBACK & DOORS/ MUFFLER KEPT MAKING CLUNKING NOISE/BUMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND TIRES WOULD LOSE TRACTION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED. VEHICLE WOULD BE MOVING. ALSO, FUSE WAS REPLACED TWICE/ AIR CAME THROUGH THE HATCHBACK & DOORS/ MUFFLER KEPT MAKING CLUNKING NOISE/BUMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND TIRES WOULD LOSE TRACTION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK
LEFT REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED. *ET
WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL FLOORED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85MPH. DRIVER HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP. AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THE PEDAL WAS STILL FLOORED AND ENGINE REVVED. GAS PEDAL HAD TO BE PLI...
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES STEERING WHEEL RECEIVES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKE PADS FAILED. YH
BRAKES SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPLACED. YH
ROTORS ARE WORN OUT. YH
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLSION, WHERE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE SECOND HIGHEST SETTING, THE PASSENGER-SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM BROKE IN HALF. THE WIPER ASSEMBLY SLID UP THE WINDSHIELD, FLEW OVER THE TOP OF MY CAR, AND LANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. FORTUNATELY, THE ONLY DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS S...
HAVE HAD CHRONIC PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. MOST RECENT BEING THE FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THE ABS COMPUTER MODULE AND OR SENSORS HAVE FAILED. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH CAMAROS. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS NEEDS TO BE A COVERED REPAIR. THE CAR IS PRACT...
HAVE HAD CHRONIC PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. MOST RECENT BEING THE FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THE ABS COMPUTER MODULE AND OR SENSORS HAVE FAILED. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH CAMAROS. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS NEEDS TO BE A COVERED REPAIR. THE CAR IS PRACT...
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CAR GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE.DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES, YET THE SAME DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK
CAMARO WAS BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT 6-99. AT 28000 MILES I BEGAN TO NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 55-70 MPH. AND APPLIED THE BRAKES THE FRONT END OF THE CAMARO BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CAR NOW HAS MORE THAN 33000 MILES AND THE SHAKE IS MUCH WORSE. I WENT TO TOM BANNEN CHEVROLET TO TALK WITH THE SERVIC...
THERE HAS BEEN A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. THE SHIMMY PROGRESSIVLY GOT WORSE AND WORSE. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. HE SAYS THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AND NEED TO BE RESURFACED. HE SAID THAT IT IS NOT A W...
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE KEPT GOING, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY, PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THEM REPAIRED ONCE. I AM STILL IN PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING WARANTEE, WHERE AND WHEN I WILL TAKE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS.
CAR HAS BEEN IN REPAIR 5 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES. 2 TIMES FOR A CALIPER BOLT THAT FELL OUT, AND THE WHEEL LOCKED. BOTH TIMES I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF MY WHEEL WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ON THE INTERSTATE. THEY NEVER DO ANYTHING AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT TURN/CLEAN ROTERS WHICH BECOME FAULTY AGA...
CAR HAS BEEN IN REPAIR 5 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES. 2 TIMES FOR A CALIPER BOLT THAT FELL OUT, AND THE WHEEL LOCKED. BOTH TIMES I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF MY WHEEL WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ON THE INTERSTATE. THEY NEVER DO ANYTHING AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT TURN/CLEAN ROTERS WHICH BECOME FAULTY AGA...
CAR HAS BEEN IN REPAIR 5 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES. 2 TIMES FOR A CALIPER BOLT THAT FELL OUT, AND THE WHEEL LOCKED. BOTH TIMES I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF MY WHEEL WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ON THE INTERSTATE. THEY NEVER DO ANYTHING AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT TURN/CLEAN ROTERS WHICH BECOME FAULTY AGA...
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT 10,000 MILES, DEALER CLAIMED ONLY WARRANTIED FOR 7500. CAR IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS 3 TIMES, AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. CONTACTED CHEVROLET, AND THEY INSTRUCTED DEALER TO REPLACE ROTORS AT NO CHARGE. DEALER WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH, DID NOT WANT TO REPLACE UN...
WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A PART ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS ADDED AND FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING OTHER VEHICLES TO AVOID THIS PIECE.THIS IS HOOKED ON TO THE BOTTOM CAR WITH NO SCREWS. *AK
I HAVE TALKED TO QUITE A FEW PEOPLE DESCRIBING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THERE CLUTCHES NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE COLD, ALSO MANY PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THERE ROTORS WARPING.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P275/40/17 )
I HAVE TALKED TO QUITE A FEW PEOPLE DESCRIBING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THERE CLUTCHES NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE COLD, ALSO MANY PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THERE ROTORS WARPING.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P275/40/17 )
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN AND HIT A POLE DUE TO THE ABS KICKING IN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY.
NO SUMMARY.
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A SEVERE SQUEAK, AND THE PEDAL WILL DEPRESS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE SYSTEM TAKES EXTRA SECONDS TO KICK IN AND STOP AS IT SHOULD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS FIVE TIMES AND THE PADS SEVEN TIMES. *AK
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A SEVERE SQUEAK, AND THE PEDAL WILL DEPRESS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE SYSTEM TAKES EXTRA SECONDS TO KICK IN AND STOP AS IT SHOULD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS FIVE TIMES AND THE PADS SEVEN TIMES. *AK
WARPED ROTORS - TWICE. DEALERS/GM WON'T REPLACE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS BECAUSE "THEY DON'T HAVE TO". IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD THAT GM DOESN'T CARE AT ALL ABOUT. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE METAL FOR THE ROTORS ON THESE CARS WASN'T PROPERLY HARDENED. THESE CARS WERE ASSEMBLED JUST PRIOR TO THE BIG GM STRIKE...
NEED A RECALL ON 98+ FRONT ROTORS.INFERIOR PRODUCTS HAVE CAUSED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE WARPING AND STEEERING WHEEL VIBRATION.THIS IS UNSAFE,AND UNNECESSARY!!
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED.
EMERGENCY LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON.
ENGINE--FUEL INJECTOR.
EGR VALVE--PIN 17113589.
BRAKE ROTORS WEAR OUT. DEALER SHIP HAS LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS TO CHANGE THE ROTORS EVERY 3000 MILES, WHILE HE STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL PADS ON THE CAR.*AK
INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SQUEAKS. YH
CONSUMER CONTUNUES TO EXPERIENCE ABS SYSTEM FAILURES, TO DATE CONSUMER HAS HAD PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED/ROTORS RESURFACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO DEFECT. NLM
ROTORS WARPED AT 9876 MILES AND VANDERGRIFF CHEVROLET TURNED THEM. THEY WARPED AGAIN AT 22593 AND THE SAME DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THEM BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.
BRAKE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME WITH ONLY 22,000 MILES. DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT'S NORMAL. *AK
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY, PROBLEM BECAME NOTICABLE WHEN MAKING SUDDEN STOPS. NLM
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, IT IS IN TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PEICES, ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. I COULD HAVE EASILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BEEN IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES PLUGGED TWICE ALREADY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING FOR ALMOS...
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, IT IS IN TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PEICES, ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. I COULD HAVE EASILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BEEN IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES PLUGGED TWICE ALREADY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING FOR ALMOS...
TIE RODS SNAPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL END OVER END. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES LOCK UP, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE. ALSO,THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE T-TOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIT. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES LOCK UP, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE. ALSO,THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE T-TOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIT. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES LOCK UP, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE. ALSO,THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE T-TOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIT. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES LOCK UP, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE. ALSO,THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE T-TOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIT. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
I HAVE HAD MY ROTORS TURNED ONCE IN SEPT OF 1998. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THE PROBLEM CAME BACK ON 3-30-99 AND THEY REFUSED TO TURN IT SAYING IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME $435. I REFUSED TO PAY IT AND WANT THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE MY ROTORS FREE OF CHARGE AS WELL ...
THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THIS CAR WARP OVER A 10,000 MILE PERIOD, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL SHAKING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS CAR IS 18 MONTHS OLD AND HAS 42240 MILES ON IT. THE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED BY THE DEALER ON 4/9/98 AT 11,633 MILES, AGAIN ON 8/11/98 AT 21,181 MILES, THEN THEY REPLACED THE ...
BRAKES REPAIRED 10/98 @14000 MI. BRAKES REPLACED 12/98 @ 20,700 MI. BRAKES REPAIRED 5/99 @ 25,035 MI. ALSO - STARTER MOTOR @ 7700 MI., WATER PUMP @ 20,00 MI., AND NOW THE A/C COMPRESSOR AND BLOWERR MOTOR ARE ON ORDER BECAUSE THE A/C IS NOT COLD. WHAT'S NEXT?*AK
BRAKES REPAIRED 10/98 @14000 MI. BRAKES REPLACED 12/98 @ 20,700 MI. BRAKES REPAIRED 5/99 @ 25,035 MI. ALSO - STARTER MOTOR @ 7700 MI., WATER PUMP @ 20,00 MI., AND NOW THE A/C COMPRESSOR AND BLOWERR MOTOR ARE ON ORDER BECAUSE THE A/C IS NOT COLD. WHAT'S NEXT?*AK
BRAKES REPAIRED 10/98 @14000 MI. BRAKES REPLACED 12/98 @ 20,700 MI. BRAKES REPAIRED 5/99 @ 25,035 MI. ALSO - STARTER MOTOR @ 7700 MI., WATER PUMP @ 20,00 MI., AND NOW THE A/C COMPRESSOR AND BLOWERR MOTOR ARE ON ORDER BECAUSE THE A/C IS NOT COLD. WHAT'S NEXT?*AK
BRAKES REPAIRED 10/98 @14000 MI. BRAKES REPLACED 12/98 @ 20,700 MI. BRAKES REPAIRED 5/99 @ 25,035 MI. ALSO - STARTER MOTOR @ 7700 MI., WATER PUMP @ 20,00 MI., AND NOW THE A/C COMPRESSOR AND BLOWERR MOTOR ARE ON ORDER BECAUSE THE A/C IS NOT COLD. WHAT'S NEXT?*AK
ON TWO OCCASIONS DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH,AND AT 80 MPH HIT A TRUCK HEAD-ON UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.DEALER DID NOT DETERMINE WHY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
DESIGN OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUSES VEHICLE'S BOTTOM TO DRAG ON INCLINES. MJS
ROTORS WARPED AT 6K MILES, DEALER RESURFACED SAME. ROTORS WARPED AT 12K MILES AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED ALL 4 ROTORS. SINCE THE NEW ROTORS ARE THE SAME AS ORIGINAL, I'M EXPECTING THE PROBLEM TO RETURN. PROBLEM OCCURS AT TURNPIKE SPEED (65 +) AND CAUSES VIOLENT SHAKING OF CAR. IN A PANIC SITUATION COULD...
AT 8700 MILES THE ROTORS WERE TURNED UNDER WARRANTY, AT 16700 I HAD TO PAY FOR THEM TO BE RESURFACED AT THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. I AM AFRAID TO BRAKE MY CAR HARD BECAUSE I THINK I WILL WARP MY FRONT ROTORS AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFTY CONCERN FOR ME. *AK
WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 60MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES ALOT DUE TO ROTORS BEING WARPED. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT 10K MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM WARRANTY WORK. "HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING" WAS HIS EXCUSE. *AK
ROTORS WARPED AT 15000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 26000. *AK
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND HAVE BEEN SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. DEALER "CLEANS" THEM EACH TIME I BRING IN THE CAR. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THESE DEFECTIVE ROTORS. *AK
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND HAVE BEEN SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. DEALER "CLEANS" THEM EACH TIME I BRING IN THE CAR. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THESE DEFECTIVE ROTORS. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BAD PULSATON WHEN BRAKING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. FROM THE DISCUSSION VIA THE INTERNET WITH OTHER CAMARO OWNERS, THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM PROBABLY CAUSED BY INFERIOR MATERIALS IN THE ROTORS THEMSELVES. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/50/Z16 )
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/50/Z16 )
HAVE BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT ROTORS WARPING AND VIBRATING. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALERSHIP TURNED ROTORS AND REPLACED PADS, HOWEVER PROBLEM IS NOW BACK. *AK
ROTORS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE WARPED TO THE POINT THAT CONTROL OF VEHICLE DIFFICULT. GM AUTHORIZED RESURFACING ONLY AND DEFECTIVE ROTORS WERE LEFT ON CAR. AT 16,000 ROTORS WARPED AGAIN TO THE POINT THAT I FELT VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE. GM REPLACED ROTORS WITH OEM ROTORS AND AT 20,000 THE ROTORS HAVE AGAIN...
ROTORS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE WARPED TO THE POINT THAT CONTROL OF VEHICLE DIFFICULT. GM AUTHORIZED RESURFACING ONLY AND DEFECTIVE ROTORS WERE LEFT ON CAR. AT 16,000 ROTORS WARPED AGAIN TO THE POINT THAT I FELT VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE. GM REPLACED ROTORS WITH OEM ROTORS AND AT 20,000 THE ROTORS HAVE AGAIN...
CONSUMER WOULD HEAR NOISE WHENEVER ENGINE IS RUNNING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT TWICE . *AK
ROTORS WARPED AT 6K MILES; DEALER REFINISHED SAME. REPAIR LASTED ROUGHLY 6K MILES BEFORE PROBLEM RETURNED. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60MPH +) IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT WHEELS SHAKE SEVERELY, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. IN A PANIC SITUATION, I DON'T THINK THE CAR WOULD BE CONTROLLABLE. DEALER SOLUTION IS TO ...
ROTORS WARPED AT 6K MILES; DEALER REFINISHED SAME. REPAIR LASTED ROUGHLY 6K MILES BEFORE PROBLEM RETURNED. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60MPH +) IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT WHEELS SHAKE SEVERELY, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. IN A PANIC SITUATION, I DON'T THINK THE CAR WOULD BE CONTROLLABLE. DEALER SOLUTION IS TO ...
MY CAR HAS DONE A 'TINK-TINK' SOUND SINCE I TOOK IT OUT OF THE DEALER WITH ONLY 8 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. EVERY TIME I PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, IT MAKES A DOUBLE TINK-POP FROM UNDER. WHEN YOU ACCELERATE, IT SOUNDS AGAIN, AND SOMETIMES SOUNDS AS THE TRASMISSION CHANGES GEARS (AUTOMATIC) OR YOU BRAK...
THE FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPING PREMATURELY. I HAD A '95 Z28 WHICH I DROVE MUCH HARDER AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM(55,000). THE 1998 HOWEVER, HAS FAILED THREE TIMES IN 25,000 MILES.
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. YH
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. YH
WHEN HOOD IS CLOSED, FUEL LINE IS BEING PUNCTURED BY UPPER IGNITION COIL BOLT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRON TOF VALVE COVER. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A FIRE. *AK
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. *AK
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. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE CARS. *AK
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 BRAK...
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 BRAK...
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. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VALVES FAILED.
VEHICLE HORN DOES NOT WORK CONSISTANTLY. *YC
EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER DOES NOT ENGAGE ON FIRST ATTEMPT, MUST RE-ENGAGE WHEN PULLING UP ON EMERGENCY BRAKE. *YC
FRONT WINDSHIELD FAILED. YC
SPARK PLUG WIRE FAILED. *YC
FUEL PUMP FAILED. NLM
RACK & PINION STEERING REPLACED, FAILURE CAUSED NOISE. MGM
WARPED ROTORS CAUSED VIBRATION.
BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED. YH
BOLT FOR RIGHT REAR PASSANGER SEAT IS MISSING. YH
FUEL TANK GAUGE MALFUNCTIONING. *YC
ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC
MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE CAUSING NOISE. YH
STARTER FAILED/REPLACED THREE TIMES. YH
RIGHT WINDOW MOTOR SHORTED OUT. YH
BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQEAK AND VIBRTATE. YH
IN THE AIR CONDITIONER THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS WARPED CAUSING NOISE. YH
REAR MAIN SEAL IN ENGINE FAILED. YH
LAMP FLASHER UNIT FAILED. YH
BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. YH
AXLE SEAL FAILED. YH
REAR END RING AND PINION FAILED. YH
AXLE DRAG CAUSED CAR TO PULL HARD TO LEFT. FAILURE COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT.
AXLE SEAL FAILURE CAUSED LOTS OF SMOKE AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE.
AXLE SEAL FAILURE CAUSED LOTS OF SMOKE AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE.
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. *AK
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. *AK
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...
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
I HAVE TALKED TO A NUMBER OF CAMARO OWNERS WHO ALL ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THE THE DISC BRAKE ROTORS.
FRONT ROTORS WARPED. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP WILL ONLY TURN ROTORS, ROTORS WARP AGAIN AFTER 6K MILES.
FRONT ROTORS WARPED. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP WILL ONLY TURN ROTORS, ROTORS WARP AGAIN AFTER 6K MILES.
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).
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. CROSSING BRIDGE ONTO INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH WHEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM DASH AREA. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. REASON FOR FIRE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. DEALER /MANUFACTURE NOTIFIED. *AK
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. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STALLS OUT. SOMETIMES IT STALLS WHEN IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT END SHIMMIES. PROBLEM OCCURS IN RAINY CONDITIONS. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK
WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT END SHIMMIES. PROBLEM OCCURS IN RAINY CONDITIONS. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK
FRONT BRAKES ROTORS WARPED AFTER ONLY 6000 MILES CAUSING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS AT SPEEDS 50-70MPH. BRAKING MIGHT BE COMPROMISED.
REAR BRAKES MAKES NOISE.
TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING A VEHICLE COLLISION. (GOODYEAR 235)
BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION BROKE.