Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Leaking Water Pump May Cause Coolant Loss and Overheating

    A coolant leak may develop from the water pump . The engine may overheat as a result of the coolant loss. A leaking water pump should be replaced.

  • Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue

    Illumination of the check engine light may be the result of a loose or worn gas cap .

  • Car Won't Start Because of Anti-Theft System That Uses Raised-Chip Key

    Problems with the anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting. The wires in the steering column to the ignition lock cylinder tend to break. The the key and ignition lock cylinder must be replaced to correct this condition.

  • Roller on window guide may break

    The roller on the window guide attached to the bottom of the window glass may break off and cause the window to come off track.

  • Check Engine Light With Code P1870

    The transmission may develop a harsh 1-2 shift and/or illumination of the Check Engine Light with code P1870 stored. This can be caused by wear of the bore for the TCC isolator and regulator valves in the valve body. This condition does not commonly occur until the transmission reaches normal operating temperature. If the valve body is worn, replacement will be necessary to correct this concern.

  • Power Window Motors May Fail From Overheating

    A door window may move slowly or stop in mid travel due to a failing power window motor . The affected window may start working again after the motor cools off. Replacing the faulty window motor will commonly correct this concern.

  • Hood and Rear Hatch Supports May Fail

    The hood and rear hatch supports may fail causing the hood or hatch fall back down after being raised to the open position. Replacement of failed supports is recommended.

  • T-Top Models Are Prone to Water Leaks

    The t-top models are prone to water leaks from the t-tops weather strip seals. Our technicians tell us that replacing the all of the t-top related weather strips will commonly correct most leaks. Care should be taken when removing and installing the t-tops in order to avoid damage to the weather strips.

  • Rear Transmission Mounts Commonly Fail

    Failure of the rear transmission mounts is common.

  • Intake Manifold Gaskets May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil

    The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Our technicians tell us that operating the engine with a coolant/oil mix can result in internal engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct these leaks.

  • Replace Fuel Filter Every 30,000 to Prevent Fuel Pump Failure

    The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.

  • Extension housing seals may leak

    The extension housing seals commonly leak.

  • Dim Tail or Brake Lights Due to Faulty Light Sockets

    The tail or brake lights may be dim due to a poor ground connection inside the light socket. Failed light sockets will require replacement.

  • Inspect transmission/fluid every 30,000 miles

    You may be able to prevent transmission problems by servicing the transmission and inspecting the fluid every 30,000 miles. If the fluid is dark or burned, the transmission system should be completely flushed.

  • Check Engine Light Due to Restricted Secondary Air Injection Check Valves

    One or both secondary air injection check valves may become restricted causing poor air flow resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light . It is often recommend to replace both check valves even if a fault code is set for only one bank of cylinders. Replacing only one valve may result in a return trip to the repair shop.

  • Flush brake fluid every 60,000 miles

    Brake fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system ; it should be flushed every 60,000 miles.

  • Windows Rattling and Scraping

    The windows on the 1984-2002 Chevrolet Camaro commonly lean in towards the cabin when they are rolled down, and a metal-on-glass rattle is heard with any vibration. As the problem advances, popping may be heard from the door as the window rolls up or down.

    This issue is caused by failing window regulator rivets which no longer holds the window upright. This places undue strain on pads that prevent the window from contacting the metal door frame. After a short time, the pads inside the door wear out, allowing the window to rattle and become scratched in a vertical pattern.

    To correct the rattling and popping noises, the window regulator rivets and pads must be replaced.

  • Internal Faults in Distributor Can Cause Engine Problems

    An internal distributor fault could cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate, an engine misfire , or a stalling condition. Replacement of the distributor is commonly recommend to correct this concern.

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1997 Maintenance and Repair