1998 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%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 8 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 5% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 3 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.
“I have a 1998 chevy Camaro where the lower rack and pinion steering had to be fixed and was looking at a recall for 97-98 recalls and found the same problem with similar cars from chevy, I think they overlooked the Camaro's I called chevy and put in a complaint with them bit don't think anything will come from it, I think it's more than concidence that my car has the exact same problem as the other similar chevrolets what can be done?”
NHTSA complaint #10025715, filed 2003-07“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“Steering components in steering wheel came apart, contacted dealer and dealer stated defect could be a major problem when driving vehicle. Consumer stated the problem was first diagnosed as a loss of high beam switch function on the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #899610, filed 2001-11“Front rotors warped. Steering wheel shakes violently when slowing down from highway speeds. Dealership will only turn rotors, rotors warp again after 6k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #701471, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 18 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 31% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 32 | 17% |
| 2013 | 23 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 16% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 5 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsAir bags
7 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 30, 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