1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 review from North America
"A car not worth buying"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My water pump was leaking and caused the distributor to malfunction. Both parts were replaced at 45,000 miles. Wiper motor assembly malfunctioned. I had the entire assembly replaced at 45,000 miles. Fuel pump sending and receiving unit failed at 38,000 miles. The unit was replaced. The clutch assembly was replaced due to slipping at 32,000 Miles.
General comments?
This car has great performance.
However the car has had serious problems and after having all of the ignition parts replaced, it still shuts off while going down the road and will not restart.
This car has been in the garage to be fixed more times then any other car I have ever owned!
I have been told by other camaro owners that they have had the same problem with the water pump leaking that caused the distributor unit to malfunction.
If you plan on buying a 97 camaro Z28, be ready to have problems.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 27200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Avenger |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2003 |