1998 Chevrolet Camaro Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC · data through 07/12/2026

24Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints

13.9%Of all 173 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR37 · 21.4%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC24 · 13.9%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP23 · 13.3%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS10 · 5.8%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE7 · 4%

Share of the 173 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro overview page.

What owners report

“FRONT BRAKES ON BOTH SIDES MAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE REALLY BAD USUALLY DURING WET WEATHER,BUT IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME, THE PROBLEM EXISTED…”NHTSA complaint 785362 — filed 03/23/2001

“ROTORS FOR DISC BRAKES ARE WARPED OR GET WARPED WHEN CAR IS NEW W/LT1000 MILES”NHTSA complaint 728584 — filed 08/21/2000

“THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPPED SIX (6) TIMES ON THIS CAR CAUSING STEERING WHEEL SHAKING AND POSSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL ROTORS…”NHTSA complaint 728548 — filed 08/21/2000

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro have service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc problems?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro: 24 of 173 complaints on file (13.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro have in total?

173 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.