1998 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 the…”
filed Sep 13, 2004
“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…”
filed Feb 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 6 | 19% |
| 2019 Camaro | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 Camaro | 20 | 26% |
| 2017 Camaro | 25 | 14% |
| 2016 Camaro | 29 | 21% |
| 2015 Camaro | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 Camaro | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 Camaro | 81 | 43% |
| 2012 Camaro | 27 | 24% |
| 2011 Camaro | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 Camaro | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 Camaro | 8 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.