We have classified the 6 complaints from 1999 Chevrolet Camaro about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
I had a guy tell me that gm was recalling ignition switches i just wonted to know if my car was one of them. *tr
Interior/exterior lights flicker when idling. *tr
Engine stalls when coming to a stop. in addition, the battery volt gauge drops below 13. this doesn't happen every time i come to a red light, but it happens frequently enough. also, after filling the vehicle with gas, the engine stalls almost immediately after it is started. (only when in drive). *tr
The vehicle jerked backwards when accelerating from a complete stop. also, the vehicle jerked when automatically shifting gears. the engine check light illuminated. the dealer did a diagnostic test, and could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak a transmission kit was added but the problem still occurred. the transmission was rebuilt. the consumer was informed to drive in overdrive when traveling long distance but this did not work. the brakes were noisy, the rear coil spring were rubbing when stopping, the water pump and intake gaskets leaked, the alternator was replaced due to the engine not starting on one occasion, and there was a 3-4 second valve binding. *sc
On 4 different occasions the gauges went crazy and reset everything on the cluster. on one occasion while doing 60 mph this occurred. has been taken to dealer with no resolution. *ak *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to atremis****724550.
Intermittent problem at engine start all gauges go hard to full-scale, trip odometer resets. *ak
Brakes have been replaced 3 times within the 11 months of owning the car, brakes were squealing and shaking when stopping. mechanic said brakes were warped. each time rotors and brakes had to be replaced. *ak electrical system malfunctons causeing lights to dim. defroster component failed. t-tops leaks continue after fixing it several times. *yh
With the electrical system of this car the headlights will dim a considerable amount, the battery gauge drops from normal into the red (left side), the windows will run slow, the heat/air will also run slow. the vehicle was brought back to the dealer four (4) times, once to have the alternator replaced, the other three (3) times for testing. the problem still occurs, and they can not find a problem. this was also reported and documented to chevrolet, but according to chevrolet, the problem is normal. *ak
Gauges went wild. alternator was going out/replaced alternator. also, 2 fluid leaks from rear shocks occurred 21-jan-99. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. problems still exists. warranty only 2 months. provide further information. *ak
The electrical system malfunctioned, causing instrument panel not illuminate, no start condition, etc. been to dealer several times. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide further information. *ak