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Body and structurePart report

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 69 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, 6% of the 69 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Driving down hwy, t-top was locked in place, suddenly it flew off vehicle, took vehicle to dealer, was informed nothing they can do about it, offered plastic for top.”

NHTSA complaint #808218, filed 1997-01

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202316%
202013%
201948%
201867%
201753%
201654%
201542%
201442%
201332%
20121110%
201195%
201093%
200257%
200112%
200023%
199956%
199821%
199746%
199654%
1995105%
19941712%
1993619%
1992910%
199145%
1990312%
198714%
198613%
1985817%
1984410%
1983744%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Engine cooling
13 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seat 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology