Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuses and circuit breaker (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Chevrolet Camaro


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

While driving at various speeds alternator overheated, causing a small fire in the wiring behind the alternator consumer extinguished the fire, and had the vehicle towed. Consumer did not report fire to police or fire department. Also, dealer was not notified.   Read details...

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

Electrical - driver side parking light out & blinker, tail light dull. Bulb replacement does not fix problem which has been this way for 2. 5 years. Disc hardware sticking, calipers binding, not releasing when brakes released causing an effect as if riding brakes causing premature weae and loss   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Car purchased without power seats; live wires to rear defroster left uncapped or secured under seats; contacted metal object in car causing interior fire; car unoccupied at time; dealer/manufacturer refuse to repair   Read details...


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