1998 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical system Problems

“Chevrolet Camaro 1998 3.8l v6.attery retension tray failed, causing the battery to become loose inside engine compartment. Problem was found during oil change. Plastic lip, holding bottom of the battery has broke off, leaving no retension feature on the tray. New tray must be purchased to fix the problem. I suspect there is a possibility of battery short circuit and potential fire hazard if battery terminal contact car body during vehicle operation.”

“1998 Camaro z28 cov. With 12,000 miles em delco battery leaked acid from terminal, damaging paint inside engine compartment and causing rust to frame and other parts. Dealer said it was not uncommon for these batteries to leak from the terminal. Dealer refused to cover damage ($890.00), even thou damage appear to have occured during warranty period. Please investigate battery leakage problem!! Several individual cases citied on internet car hobby sites for Camaro and corvettes. Please help!!”

“Alternator died, had to replace on 8/8/03. Heard sound in the rear, changed shock absorbers, noise is still there, going to change springs next 8/20/03 .”

“98 chevy Camaro: running lights melt and cause bulb to fuse with fixture. This has already happened on this car three times. I think that this problem really needs to be investigated for recall replacement at chevy's cost. They know this part melts. They know it has a history. The part seems to have a lifespan of 2 1/2 years. I am expecting the other one to melt soon as they did the last time within a month or so of each other. It seems that chevy would rather be forced to replace a part, then simply protecting it's drivers. …”

“Emergency brake failed to work properly when engaged. Vehicle would be moving. Also, fuse was replaced twice/ air came through the hatchback & doors/ muffler kept making clunking noise/bumper has been replaced 3 times, and tires would lose traction when the brakes were applied.”