1998 Chevrolet Camaro Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 4% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the power steering assist failed causing the steering wheel to seize. The contact was not able to maneuver the steering wheel due to the failure and another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured sternum and required medical attention. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593701, filed 2014-05, 120,000 miles“While driving air bag computer deployed, but air bags did not come out. Air bag light came on. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing they could do. Had to replace computer module. The consumer stated that GM denied to replace the air bag module.”
NHTSA complaint #899608, filed 2001-11“On two occasions dual airbags did not deploy. Consumer rearended another vehicle at approximately 50 MPH,and at 80 MPH hit a truck head-on upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.dealer did not determine why air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #837785, filed 1999-05“Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a tree, avoided hitting a deer. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897792, filed 2001-10“Vehicle was involved in an accident at approximately 40-45 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle . Dealer notifed, and vehicle is being inspected and repaired that this time.”
NHTSA complaint #835465, filed 1999-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 7% |
| 2014 | 16 | 9% |
| 2013 | 13 | 7% |
| 2012 | 22 | 19% |
| 2011 | 69 | 36% |
| 2010 | 83 | 28% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 12% |
| 1996 | 18 | 16% |
| 1995 | 32 | 15% |
| 1994 | 13 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 18 | 20% |
| 1991 | 19 | 22% |
| 1990 | 7 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
92 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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