1998 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 9% of the 173 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has done a 'tink-tink' sound since I took it out of the dealer with only 8 miles on the odometer. Every time I put it in drive or reverse, it makes a double tink-pop from under. When you accelerate, it sounds again, and sometimes sounds as the trasmission changes gears (automatic) or you brake. I'm concerned that it could break while driving, and causing a potential hazard with a crash as it becomes undriveable.”
NHTSA complaint #704701, filed 1999-03“Car has been in repair 5 times for the brakes. 2 times for a caliper bolt that fell out, and the wheel locked. Both times I could have been killed in an accident if my wheel would have locked up on the interstate. They never do anything at the dealership but turn/clean roters which become faulty again. I'm looking into sueing Chevrolet if they don't fix this defect. It is way too dangerous for something of this nature to keep occuring over and over again. Next time I might not be so lucky.”
NHTSA complaint #713531, filed 1999-10“Upon take off, transmission started making noise and did not want to go into second gear. Tried backing up and reverse was gone. Car will shift into second gear with help. Car has always been maintained properly and transmission serviced at required time. Presently awaiting word from chevy to see if they will replace transmission at no cost or little cost as mileage is low and car has been well maintained.”
NHTSA complaint #760913, filed 2002-04“Transmission & torque converter had to be replaced at 54,000 miles. Easy, highway mileage only on vehicle. I have all receipts for maintenance of vehicle since day purchased. Vehicle maintained in strict adherence to owner's manual long trip/highway maintenance schedule.”
NHTSA complaint #750990, filed 2001-08“Cluch stuck while depressed and engine was engaged. Gear shift was stuck in reverse. Car was moving by itself and would not stop when brakes were applied. Could not force it out of gear or get clutch to release. Had to pull emergency brake to get car to stop and engine to kill. After car died tried to turn the key to see if clutch would come up when key was turned to the on position and car started again and began to move on it's own. Again, I killed engine by pulling emergency brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #746685, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10014982Mar 1, 2005Decreased propeller shaft service life.
- 10011219Aug 1, 2004Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 50% |
| 2020 | 11 | 34% |
| 2019 | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 | 54 | 28% |
| 2016 | 48 | 34% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 20 | 22% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 16% |
| 1995 | 23 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
92 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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