1998 Chevrolet Camaro power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 see…”
filed Apr 24, 2002
“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”
filed Aug 27, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 10 | 32% |
| 2019 Camaro | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 Camaro | 16 | 21% |
| 2017 Camaro | 52 | 28% |
| 2016 Camaro | 46 | 33% |
| 2015 Camaro | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 Camaro | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 Camaro | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 Camaro | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 Camaro | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 Camaro | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 Camaro | 7 | 10% |
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.