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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2G1FP22G7W2144818 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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2G1FP22G7W2•••••• 1998 Chevrolet CAMARO

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 1998 Chevrolet CAMARO build (5 vs 3).

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137on the model
44builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 4 Hydraulic 3 Air 1 Visibility 1

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Visibility Mar 2001
Twice under warranty windshield wipers failed to come on and the dealer (different from where I bought the car) replaced the wiper motor. The repair lasted approx. 1 year before the next failure. Now that the warranty is over all of a sudden it's the switch and will cost me…
Service Brakes Nov 1999
There has been a slight shimmy in the front end when applying the brakes at highway speeds since the car was new. The shimmy progressivly got worse and worse. I brought the car to the dealer to have it looked at. He says the rotors are warped and need to be resurfaced. He said…
Service Brakes Sep 1998
Rotors warped at 15000 miles and again at 26000
Service Brakes Jun 1998
Front brakes rotors warped after only 6000 miles causing steering wheel vibrations at speeds 50-70mph. Braking might be compromised
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Have been to dealer numerous times about rotors warping and vibrating

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1FP22G7W2144818 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.