1997 Chevrolet Camaro Suspension 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 suspension 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.
“My car has had a noticeable vibration since new. The 96 Camaro has a technical bulletin for vibration of drive shaft at highway speeds and the dealer will not replace the one on my 97 because there is no bulletin on the 97 camaros. If they were bad for 96 then they should also be investigated on the 97 models. It seems that a vibration at speeds can lead to mechanical failure of drive line components. With speeds of 70mph on most interstate this could lead to a horrible accident. I just want the 97 models to be looked at for the same problem that existed on the 96 models.”
NHTSA complaint #536076, filed 1998-05“Coil spring which supports the suspension is incorrectly designed, causing the vehicle to hydroplane also there is only four inches of clearance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the coil spring, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #847395, filed 1999-09“Consumer while driving vehicle,its steering wheel suddenly started to shake/vibrate and swerve for unknown reason, causing the vehicle to go out of control. Vehicle have been in/out of dealer's shop three times, and condition still occurs. Dealer is unable to correct the problem. Consumer been having this problem reoccurring more then ten times. This condition is still endangering the driver and passenger when vehicle is used.”
NHTSA complaint #824437, filed 1998-06Related service bulletins
- 10017070Oct 22, 2005Rear suspension clunk noise.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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