1998 Chevrolet Camaro Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%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 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 4% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 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.
“While driving 70 MPH the brake caliper bolt separated from underneath the vehicle. When the brakes were applied, the driver began to hear a rumbling sound. The vehicle then surged back and forth violently. As a result, the driver sustained severe neck injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10044349, filed 2003-12, 43,000 miles“After hitting resume on the cruise, the vehicle accelerator just kept on speeding up way past where it was set, tried to brake and use the off switch, to no avail, put it in neutral to get off the road and then was able to shut the car off. Disconnect the battery and then reconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #9005120, filed 2002-01“While driving gas pedal floored itself and would not return to idle. The vehicle accelerated to 85mph. Driver had to apply excessive amount of pressure to brake pedal in order to stop. After turning vehicle off and then back on. The pedal was still floored and engine revved. Gas pedal had to be plied from floor. This has happened before. Dealer could not find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #854946, filed 2000-01“While driving and on three separate occasions, vehicle accelerated on its own uncontrollably. Cruise control was not engaged when this happened. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Dealer was not able to locate a cause for this problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857952, filed 2000-03“Vehicle revved up to 3800 RPM's after cold start. Once, vehicle surged forward and hit fence, causing $ 2500 in damage, dealer said they could not find cause.”
NHTSA complaint #877141, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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