Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 99057 | 10/01/1999 | 6089940 | Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement. *tt | 02/29/2000 | |
| 99057 | 10/01/1999 | 6088977 | Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8l engine. *tt | 01/12/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 990604037 | 09/01/1999 | 608390 | Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |
| 98876518 | 06/01/1998 | 601903 | Subject regarding on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements (re-flash calibration). *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 129530 | 1 | 06/09/1998 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 09/21/2003 | 7 | ||
| 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. this is my last hope to get the running lights replaced since the part is defective. other defective parts, moody ignition, driver side mirror, and windshield wipers.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 43000 | 3 | 06/01/2001 |
| 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 . *ak | |||
| 11/16/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Alternator failed. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/02/2003 | 10000 | 1 | 09/06/1998 |
| 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!! *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Factory battery had a crack, post corroded off, and was leaking acid, dealer said possibly due to overtightening when installed. not covered under warranty. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/07/1999 | 0 | 02/21/1998 | |
| When hood is closed, fuel line is being punctured by upper ignition coil bolt on driver's side fron tof valve cover. this could eventually cause a fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/27/1998 | 3 | 02/08/1998 | |
| Starter failed/replaced three times. yh | |||
| 05/10/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Brakes repaired 10/98 @14000 mi. brakes replaced 12/98 @ 20,700 mi. brakes repaired 5/99 @ 25,035 mi. also - starter motor @ 7700 mi., water pump @ 20,00 mi., and now the a/c compressor and blowerr motor are on order because the a/c is not cold. what's next?*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Spark plug wire failed. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/2098 | |
| Car had little to no power upon take off. went straight to dealership and they stated they had to pull engine and transmission and replace wiring harness | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/05/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| No summary. dt | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| After i was hit dash caught fire, and the fan was still running when the fire was put out in the car.*ak | |||