1998 Chevrolet Camaro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 2% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.
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.
“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 .”
NHTSA complaint #10033214, filed 2003-08, 43,000 miles“When driving at any speed there is a grinding noise within the steering. When applying the brakes, brakes lock up, and rotors have been changed twice. Also,there is a leakage within the t-top. Vehicle has been in shop for repair service several times, and the problems still exit.”
NHTSA complaint #839138, filed 1999-06Related 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 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
92 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology