1997 Chevrolet Camaro - Reliability

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1997 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr RS Convertible

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Base Convertible (3.8L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems with this vehicle are the AIR Pump, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Opti Spark Distributor (V8 engine only), Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.8L engine only), Fuel Injectors and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. The EGR passages become restricted causing Diagnostic Trouble Code P0400 to set. The cost to repair the AIR pump is estimated at $214.51 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is estimated at $67.96 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Opti-Spark Distributor is estimated at $461.94 for parts and $234.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $46.35 or parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Injector is estimated at $127.46 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the restricted EGR passage is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems with this vehicle are the Transmission Valve Body and the Powertrain Control Module causing a Torque Converter Cycling problem that requires the PCM to be re-flashed. The torque converter Clutch Cycling can cause the customer to feel the engine is misfiring. The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $482.46 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to re-flash the Powertrain Control Module is estimated to be $65.00 for labor. There should be no charge for parts unless the Powertrain Control Module is replaced. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the Ignition Lock Cylinder. This may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $89.66 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Accessories		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the Day Time Running Lamp Module. The cost to repair the Day Time Running Lamp Module is estimated at $95.79 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Camaro by Identifix

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Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1997 Chevrolet Camaro - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro by Identifix

Reliability History for Chevrolet Camaro by Identifix

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