1998 Chevrolet Camaro engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Potential engine failure -- pcv valve failed causing engine oil to foam due to entrapped gases. Only warning was "service engine soon" light. *tr”
filed Mar 11, 2010
“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”
filed Apr 24, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Camaro | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Camaro | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Camaro | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Camaro | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Camaro | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 Camaro | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 Camaro | 9 | 13% |
| 2001 Camaro | 8 | 17% |
| 2000 Camaro | 13 | 17% |
| 1999 Camaro | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 Camaro | 13 | 19% |
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.