1997 Chevrolet Camaro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 19%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,585miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, 19% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,585 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dealer has been jerking me around. Replaced the intake manifold gasket once. Year went by, got another oil leak and the water pump went up. Took to the dealership, they replaced water pump, but didn't fill the coolant back up. They alleged to have fixed the intake manifold gasket again. Still getting an oil leak. Checked the problem myslef and found oil coming from pinion seal. Dealership said that it wasn't leaking when I just had the water pump fixed. They charged me to replace the pinion seal, even after talking to the service manager, Chevrolet and gmpp, the extended warrenty provider. …”
NHTSA complaint #716911, filed 2000-01“Engine cuts out when hood gets wet, whether by rain or by washing the car. I took the car to the dealer and was told that the system worked as designed. They said, it is typical for this type vehicle to miss and run rough if water gets onto distributor asm under front of vehicle. There is no fix for this problem. You have to park the car and wait for it to dry out to be able to drive the car again.”
NHTSA complaint #714354, filed 1999-11“Excessive rust in the cooling system possibly due to dexcool coolant. Causing overheating, false instrument readings, and gumming up the thermostat causing it to stick.”
NHTSA complaint #746942, filed 2001-06“Vehicle was leaking coolant. Took vehicle to dealer and dealer indicated engine coolant was breaking down and malfunctioning different parts in engine.”
NHTSA complaint #8003454, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012148Jun 1, 2004New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 13% |
| 2001 | 8 | 17% |
| 2000 | 13 | 17% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 13 | 19% |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 21 | 15% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 16% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 3 | 7% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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