25 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When pressing on the brakes consumer heard a noise coming from the brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that the rotors wore out prematurely.
Front brake rotors warped on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro z28; I know of several people personally that have 1998 and up Camaros/firebirds that had this issue. I have also heard many similar complaints from people in car clubs and internet message boards. People refer to the stock rotors as junk because they warp so often which leads me to the conclusion that the car manufacture did not put adequately designed rotors on the vehicles. People with this issue say to buy non-oem rotors because they will warp again and simply having the rotors turned does not help as they warp again. I have actually had my rotors turned and new brakes (installed by dealership with oem parts) put on the car and I have the warping issue. Mechanics that I know also agree that the brakes/rotors are not adequately designed for these vehicles.
Front rotors warp so bad steering wheel shakes so violently you can lose control, gm says normal wear and tear, 1/2 front breakpads still left.
Front brake rotors have warped. Dealer will not replaced rotors under warranty. Chevy considers it acceptable for rotors to warp at 30,000 miles.
Freeway speed braking compromised due to extreme vibration caused by warped front rotors. Dealer has tried to repair problem by machining - always reappears after 5000 miles. Now they refuse to fix as it is a 'wear item'. This is a design or material quality issue that has been present since new. Brakes that can't be used to their full effectiveness are a safety item.
Rotors were turned around in April 1999, and were warped at this time. When applying brakes steering wheel shakes. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times for rotor problems.
I have had my rotors turned once in sept of 1998. I went back to the dealership since the problem came back on 3-30-99 and they refused to turn it saying it was not under warranty and that it would cost me $435. I refused to pay it and want the dealership to replace my rotors free of charge as well as my front tires due to excessive wear and tear beacuse of the rotors. I have already wrote them a letter but havent gotten a response yet.
Rotors warped at 6k miles, dealer resurfaced same. Rotors warped at 12k miles again. Dealer replaced all 4 rotors. Since the new rotors are the same as original, I'm expecting the problem to return. Problem occurs at turnpike speed (65 +) and causes violent shaking of car. In a panic situation could result in loss of control.
Rotors turned at 9100 miles. Warped again at 27,000. Dealer failed to make good.
Front brake rotors warped prematurely, problem became noticable when making sudden stops. Nlm.
At 8700 miles the rotors were turned under warranty, at 16700 I had to pay for them to be resurfaced at the Chevrolet dealership. I am afraid to brake my car hard because I think I will warp my front rotors again. This is a safty concern for me.
Brake rotors warped, causing bad pulsaton when braking and reduced braking effectiveness. From the discussion via the internet with other Camaro owners, this is a widespread problem probably caused by inferior materials in the rotors themselves.
Both front brake rotors warped. Yh.
Rotors warped at 15000 miles and again at 26000.
Brake rotors warped at 10k miles. Dealer refused to perform warranty work. "high performance driving" was his excuse.
The brake rotors on this car warp over a 10,000 mile period, causing steering wheel shaking and possible loss of control. This car is 18 months old and has 42240 miles on it. The rotors were resurfaced by the dealer on 4/9/98 at 11,633 miles, again on 8/11/98 at 21,181 miles, then they replaced the rotors on 12/23/98 at 31,376 miles, then these new rotors warped and were resurfaced on 5/20/99 at 41,830 miles. As you can see, the brake rotors need to be done every 10,000 miles. The shaking in the steering wheel begins to appear again at about 8,000 miles after the last work is done and gets worse until the shake is uncontrolable at about 10,000 miles. The dealer and Chevrolet say they cannot figure out what is causing this (I have called customer assistance many times and have sent a certified letter to Chevrolet motor division). I have heard of many other Camaro and trans am owners (with v-8 engines) with this same problem. I don't know if the rotors are defective, if the brake pads are too hard (causing the rotors to over heat & warp) or it is another problem with the braking system.
Both left and right front brake rotors warped. Yh.
Brake rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Rotors are warped, and when driving at highway speed vehicle shimmies. When appling brakes front shakes very hard. Dealer has attempted to repair this problem once, but it has occurred again.
Taken vehicle to dealership to have brakes checked. Mechanic noticed rotors were warped & turned them. This has happened 3 times before because steering wheel vibrated. The fourth time rotors were replaced due to being too thin. Now rotors are warped again.
Brake rotors have to be replaced for the third time with only 22,000 miles. Dealer claims that it's normal.
When driving above 60mph and applying the brakes, the steering wheel vibrates alot due to rotors being warped.
Have been to dealer numerous times about rotors warping and vibrating.
Brake rotors warped at less than 10,000 miles. Seems to be a common problem on these cars.
Warped rotors caused vibration.